As singers, we're always taught to sing forward and place everything in the front of our resonating chambers. Donna Summer always sang in that space and had it naturally. Her muscle memory, the way she was built - she was… — LaChanze Copy Share Image
I was born in St. Augustine, Florida. I lived there till I was about 13, and then my family moved to Connecticut. I finished… — LaChanze Copy Share
What I always liked best about myself was my resilience, especially in this business with all the 'no's,' the doors closed in my face. — LaChanze Copy Share
As an actress who has performed in theater for over 17 years, my experience performing in 'The Color Purple' has been a truly life-changing journey. — LaChanze Copy Share
I believe that everything is divinely inspired. Bad things happen - they do - but I also think that when these bad things happen,… — LaChanze Copy Share
I can't stand adversity and stress and drama and tension. I can't function in that environment. If I have anything to say about it,… — LaChanze Copy Share
I am an African-American woman of dark skin tone, and there are very specific roles that are usually given to African-American women of a… — LaChanze Copy Share
I went to see 'Kinky Boots' to see my friend Billy Porter in his groundbreaking performance. But while backstage, I was hoping for a… — LaChanze Copy Share
I want to share the things I've done, the things I've survived, the things I've struggled through. — LaChanze Copy Share
Naturally you want to be the best mom you can, but then also you want to be the best performer you can. — LaChanze Copy Share
Theater is structured. You're plugged into a system. It's relentless. You're expected to do certain things every day. You have your tasks. — LaChanze Copy Share
The majority of the roles I've played are women who have been either impoverished or subjugated in some way. So while I've been fortunate… — LaChanze Copy Share
It's still hard for me to think about Sept. 11 sometimes. I'm still angry. It's hard to watch my daughters, Celia and Zaya, grow… — LaChanze Copy Share
