Tonya Pinkins

A dynamic force in the entertainment industry, this celebrated performer, writer, and filmmaker has spent decades captivating audiences across stage, television, and film while relentlessly pursuing artistic truth and social impact. Her latest feature film, Game Nite, premiered at the Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles on February 8th and 9th, 2024, and reflects the same fearless storytelling that defines her work. Shortly after, she marked her Latin American concert debut at The American Trade Hotel in Panama for Valentine’s Day, a testament to her boundless creative energy.

Never one to stand still, she spent 2023 traveling to twenty countries, directing Game Nite, producing a live concert at Little Island in Manhattan, and continuing her role on Tyler Perry’s hit television series SISTAS. Her first feature film, Red Pill—a gripping political thriller shot by John Hudak Jr.—delves into the anxieties of the 2020 election. She expanded on the film’s themes in her book Red Pill Unmasked, and further empowers audiences through her motivational work Get Over Yourself!: How to Drop the Drama and Claim the Life You Deserve, her podcast You Can’t Say That!, and a series of candid essays on MEDIUM.

Her artistic legacy includes powerful performances in productions like Caroline, or Change and Fear the Walking Dead, and her Tony Award-winning presence continues to influence generations of performers. Yet her voice extends far beyond the stage—she’s a bold advocate, producer, and visionary. Projects like Truth & Reconciliation: Womyn Working It Out! exemplify her dedication to amplifying marginalized voices.

At 62, she continues to set new goals, including walking the 600-mile Camino de Compostela. With grit, grace, and unshakable integrity, she lives by her own words: “Speaking up for the people who don’t get the microphone.” Her journey is not just a career—it’s a revolution in motion.