Erika E. Wade, a 33-year-old writer, producer, and actor from Birmingham, Alabama, has been a dynamic force in the entertainment industry, championing diversity. She made her debut as a teenager with the publication of her poetry book “eyestodewhurld.” Her performances have been showcased Off Broadway, in Los Angeles festivals, and in the Tampax #LiveRadiant campaign. Erika earned an MFA from Savannah College of Art and Design in 2016 and was a semi-finalist at The Kennedy Center MFA Playwrights Workshop.
Her production company, Glenda’s Baby Productions, is celebrated for its diversity programming. Back in Birmingham, Erika has launched various stage and screen projects and taught workshops in the Birmingham City School District. She is a Southeast EMMY award-winning voice actress and was selected for the inaugural Rideback Rise “The Circle” Cohort, aimed at bridging Hollywood’s equity gap. Erika’s goal is to bring her magical vision of Alabama to stage and screen.