Sonya Eddy, a native of Concord, California, graduated from the University of California, Davis. She began her acting career with a notable performance in the West Coast premiere of "Zora, Is My Name!" written by the renowned actress Ruby Dee. Eddy played multiple roles in the production, including Big Sweet, a bawdy blues singer, which was Ruby Dee's personal favorite.
Sonya Eddy's impressive list of performances includes roles in "Comedy of Errors", "The Crucible", "Pericles", and "Into The Woods". She won an Arty Award for her powerful portrayal of Bloody Mary in "South Pacific".
