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" My grandparents actually, whenever they got the chance, took me to Broadway, but that started when I was in high school, because that's when I realized... At the very beginning of high school, I realized, 'Oh my gosh. Okay, this is a career choice for me.' So yeah, then they always brought me to New York to see Broadway shows whenever they could. "

Shanice Williams

High School

New York

" I really believe in prayer. "

" When I get older, if they ever do a project about Audra McDonald's life, I would love to play her, or even play her daughter in something. I love her. "

" I think it'd be cool to be in film and television, but I never thought that would happen. "

" Everyone at a point in their life is struggling to find out who they are and where they belong. "

" My story, I feel like it's amazing, because it shows people no matter where you come from, no matter what your lifestyle is, your dreams could still come true if you believe in yourself and push hard to do what you want to do. "

" I like film, and I like Broadway; I just love performing, so whatever God has for me, I'll be happy to just try it and see what happens because no matter what, if I'm performing, I'll be happy. "

" When you get to Hollywood, it takes you out of your life. It makes you feel cool when you think about all the great things to come out of this town. "

" My dream job would be starring in a lead role on a Broadway musical. "

" I love animals so much. "

" The first time that I stepped onto a stage, it was life-changing. For once, I felt comfortable and in a place where I belonged. It changed my life forever. "

" You have to be 110% focused all of the time. It's hard when everybody is saying, 'Oh, you're so amazing.' You have to remind yourself to stay humble. "

" I just feel like it's believing in your instincts or believing in yourself to do something crazy. That's why it's important to believe in yourself and trust yourself. "

" Listen, I'm a performer, and all I'm worried about is just performing and just doing... This is what makes me happy, so no matter what, I'm going to give it my best shot, and I'm going to put myself all out there and give it 100%, and whatever happens, happens. "

Shanice Williams

Best

Happy

" I'm very optimistic about the future, because... Okay, with Audra McDonald, even just on Broadway, they cast her in shows that are usually not played by African-American women, so she's very inspiring to me just because of that, you know what I mean? "

" I just want to go to Disneyland. I need that a lot, to just let everything go, go on some roller coasters and have fun. "

" All my vocal coaches have been pretty great. Thank God. "

" Definitely had a lot of training since a young age. My teachers in high school have always helped me, gave me encouragement, taught me so much. "

Shanice Williams

Training

Age

" Go out and chase your dreams no matter how crazy it looks. "

Shanice Williams

Crazy

Your Dreams

" If I'm giving it 100 percent, I don't have anything to worry about! "

" It's important to believe in yourself because if you don't believe in yourself, then no one else can believe in you. "

" I was eating cereal on my couch when I saw the first commercial for 'The Wiz' on TV. I dropped the spoon and the tears came out of nowhere. "

" I'm from New Jersey. But I went to school in Los Angeles and all across the country. So, I can totally connect with missing home. "

" You have to be focused all the time. "

" I was one of the ones in my generation who actually did connect with 'The Wiz,' even though it was not on Broadway or the movie wasn't big anymore by the time I was of age to notice. But I was into it in middle school. "

" If I'm not working after 'The Wiz,' I am definitely planning on going back to college in New Jersey. "

Shanice Williams

College

Back

" Just do what makes you happy and try. Just go out and audition. "

Shanice Williams

Happy

Audition

" I want to do everything and be good at it. "

" I grew up an only child, and I always felt as if I didn't fit in. In middle school, in grammar school, and even high school, I just didn't feel like I fit in. "

" I need to take everything one step at a time. If I think about that too much, I'll miss this amazing experience. "