Cynthia Erivo is an award-winning actress, singer, and producer whose work spans stage, screen, and music. She stars as Elphaba in the film adaptation of Wicked opposite Ariana Grande, and earned two Oscar nominations for her portrayal of Harriet Tubman in Harriet. Her performance in the Broadway revival of The Color Purple earned her a Tony, Emmy, and Grammy. She received an Emmy nomination for playing Aretha Franklin in Genius: Aretha. A passionate advocate for women and people of color, Erivo also authored a children's book and runs her own production company.