Sidney Edwards

Sidney Edwards is an actress, singer, dancer and improv artist who is based in Cleveland, Ohio where she performs at Karamu House Theatre. She received a BFA in musical theater in her home state of No ...Show More

Sidney Edwards is an actress, singer, dancer and improv artist who is based in Cleveland, Ohio where she performs at Karamu House Theatre. She received a BFA in musical theater in her home state of North Carolina from William Peace University in Raleigh. From there, Sidney went on to receive an MFA in theatre and performance and a graduate certificate in African American theatre from the University of Louisville in Louisville, KY.One of her proudest accomplishments is being awarded a Distinguished Actor award from the Kennedy Center's American College Theater Festival for her performance as Ida B. Wells in Miss Ida B. Wells. Sidney was also honored to perform at the 2017 National Black Theatre Festival in Kritsten Greenidge's Baltimore as the lead character, Shelby. Some of her favorite roles include Amneris in Karamu House's 2019 production of Aida, Sally Bowles in Cabaret (NC), and Squeak in The Color Purple (NC).Sidney is passionate about arts education and is a teaching artist for Cleveland Play House and the legendary Karamu House Theater. She has completed several theatre for young audiences tours including one with Missoula Children's Theatre in Missoula, Montana. Hide