Anania Williams is a multifaceted 25-year-old genderqueer, Black artist thriving in various entertainment forms, including comedic TikTok videos, hosting the viral show Gaydar, and performing in drag. With over 2.8 million social media followers, Williams crafts a unique creative universe that transcends traditional categories. They will soon perform in Saturday Church at New York Theatre Workshop, embodying a trans woman in a musical celebrating queer, Black joy. Growing up in Davenport, Iowa, Williams experienced bullying and a tumultuous home life, which fueled their resilience and artistic endeavors, allowing them to carve out a space for themselves in the industry.
Williams embodies a genreless creativity, captivating audiences through comedic TikTok videos, hosting Gaydar, drag performances, and musical theater roles such as in Kinky Boots and Lucky Stiffs.
With a significant social media presence, Williams has crafted a career outside conventional boundaries, using their platform to express and redefine their identity as a genderqueer, Black artist.
In their upcoming role in Saturday Church, Williams plays a trans woman, emphasizing the importance of affirmation and representation in their theatrical journey and personal transition.
Williams reflects on their challenging upbringing in Davenport, Iowa, where they faced bullying at school and turbulence at home, shaping their resilience and artistic voice.
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