Sheryl Lee Ralph is a Tony Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning actress and singer who originated the role of Deena Jones in Dreamgirls on Broadway, earning a Tony nomination for Best Actress in a Musical. Her Broadway credits also include Thoroughly Modern Millie. Ralph has been a trailblazing figure in entertainment for over four decades.
On screen, Ralph is known for her Emmy Award-winning role as Barbara Howard in the ABC comedy Abbott Elementary, as well as her work in Moesha, Ray, Designing Women, and It's a Living. A passionate advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness and arts education, Ralph has been honored with numerous humanitarian awards alongside her artistic achievements. Her warmth, elegance, and vocal power continue to inspire audiences across every medium she graces.