Actress · Vocalist · Recording Artist
Erica
Wilkins
AEA actress and gospel-rooted vocalist. Celie in The Color Purple, Dynamite in Hairspray, and the voice behind the debut single Rainbows.
About
A voice rooted in story.
Born and raised in New Haven, CT, Erica Wilkins made her acting debut as the lead in the hit stage play Torn Between the Two. She went on to star in the Off-Broadway production of The Color Purple: The Musical in New Jersey, where she captivated audiences as Celie and earned a NJACT Perry Award for her performance. Most recently, she appeared in A Soulful Christmas in New York City.
In addition to her stage work, Erica has been a background vocalist in the gospel community for over 23 years and recently stepped into her solo artistry with the release of her debut single, Rainbows (Nov. 2024). She studied at the New Haven Academy for Performing Arts under the guidance of Lara Morton.
Erica gives all glory to God for the opportunities and gifts He has given her, holding fast to the scripture: "In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path."
Headshots
Four looks.
Commercial and theatrical headshots. Available in print resolution upon request.
Résumé
Erica Wilkins AEA
- Height
- 5'4"
- Eyes
- Brown
- Hair
- Black
- Vocal Range
- Eb3 – Eb6 (falsetto)
Theater
- HairsprayLorraine / Dynamite (u/s Motormouth, Little Inez)Maine State Music Theatre
- HairsprayLorraine / Dynamite (u/s Motormouth, Little Inez)Fulton Theatre — Lancaster, PA
- The Color Purple: The MusicalCelie (Lead)Count Basie Center for the Arts, NJ
- Blood BondKim (Lead) — Perry Award WinnerMemorial Town Hall, Hamden, CT
- A Soulful ChristmasClaretha Franklin (Ensemble)The Actors Temple Theater — NYC
- The Gospel According to BroadwayLead SingerFuse Theatre — West Haven, CT
- The Little Girl I CarriedHope (Lead)Hyatt Place — Milford, CT
- Torn Between the TwoShante JohnsonMulti-City Tour
- Bound 4 BroadwayLead SingerTriad Theater — NYC
Film / Television
- RickyVocalistDir. Rashad Frett
- Before The Waves RecedeCamille (Lead)Dir. Josa Sabater
- Here & ThereBackground PerformerDir. Thaddeus McCants
- Celebrity SubstituteAmazon DriverDir. Jake Wilson
Training
- New Haven Academy of Performing Arts — Acting for Stage, Improvisational Acting, Acting for the Camera
- Educational Center for the Arts — Voice
- Mentor: Lara Morton
Musical Experience
- Professional Background Singer (23+ years)
- Musical Director — Varick Memorial AME Zion Church
- Musical Director — Maranatha Life Changing Ministries
Special Skills
Mover · Video Editing · Photography · Graphic Design · Voice Over · Improvisation · Hosting · Musical Directing · Vocal Training · Background Vocalist · Valid Driver's License & Passport · Stick Shift · Will Travel
Modeling
The Squadron Marketing Campaign — New York, NY
Debut Single
Rainbows
After more than two decades singing background in the gospel community, Erica stepped into her solo artistry. Rainbows arrived November 2024 — a love letter of hope and faith.
Gallery
On stage.
Production stills and editorial portraits.
Contact
Let's create something.
For booking, please reach out directly or contact management at Bright Artist Management.