The British Nigerian actress’s turn as the hoodoo-practicing love interest has given her a brighter spotlight. She is trying to stay grounded through it all.
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“The place where Elphaba and I meet is empathy and advocacy for justice,” said Lencia Kebede, who is the first Black actress to play the role full time on Broadway.