Wambui Bahati to Speak at Convocation posted 1/14/09
‘Miss Inspiration’ visits Adrian College

ADRIAN, Mich. – Adrian College welcomes the talented, Wambui Bahati, to speak Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 12 P.M. in Dawson Auditorium.

Bahati is an actress, singer, writer, storyteller, and inspirational and motivational speaker. She began her formal theatrical studies at New York University School of the Arts and made her professional theatrical debut in Godspell at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C. She went on to perform in the Broadway productions of Godspell and Jesus Christ Superstar.

Wambui's regional and touring credits include starring roles in ‘The Magic Show’; Joseph Papp's rock version of ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’; ‘Little Ham’; ‘Nunsense’; ‘Don't Bother Me’; ‘I Can't Cope’; ‘Gone With the Wind’ –the musical; ‘The Wiz’ and ‘Crowns.’

Wambui wrote, produced and stars in the one-woman musicals ‘Balancing Act’ and ‘I Am Domestic Violence.’ Both of these shows have received national acclaim for the unique way that they provide outstanding entertainment while dealing with important issues in our communities.

Some of her awards include a Woman of Achievement Award from the Greensboro Commission on the Status of Women, a Belle Ringer Image Award from Bennett College, the Lionel Aldridge Award (a national honor recognizing individuals who provide extraordinary service and courage on behalf of people with mental illnesses), the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, North Carolina's President's Award, and a proclamation from the mayor of the city of Toledo, Ohio.

For more information about Wambui Bahati, please visit her official site at http://www.wambui-bahati.com/.

This event is free and open to the public. Dawson Auditorium is located on the College campus off of Charles St. For more information, please contact the Office of Academic Affairs by phone at 517-265-5161 ext. 4466 or via e-mail at cvalentine@adrian.edu.