Akua Hinds Aduba's illustrious career in the performing arts commenced in 2003, when she delivered a remarkable performance in "Translations of Xhosa" at the prestigious John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, earning her a coveted Helen Hayes Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Play.
This marked the beginning of her ascension to recognition, which continued with her Broadway debut in 2007 as Toby in the critically acclaimed production of "Coram Boy". Her impressive range and talent were further showcased when she joined the Original Revival Cast of "Godspell" at the Circle in the Square Theatre from 2011 to 2012, and later took on the role of the mother of the title character in "Venice" at The Public Theater in New York.
Before transitioning to television, Aduba made her small-screen debut in 2012 with a guest appearance on the popular TV series "Blue Bloods". However, it was her breakout role as Suzanne Warren, affectionately known as "Crazy Eyes", in the Netflix series "Orange Is the New Black" that catapulted her to widespread recognition and acclaim in 2013.
