Wambui Bahati

Wambui Bahati has always enjoyed entertaining and empowering others. As an actress, author, speaker and comedienne, she has inspired and motivated thousands of people all over the United States and Canada.

She began her formal theatrical studies at New York University School of the Arts and made her professional theatrical debut in Godspell at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C. She went on to perform in the Broadway productions of Godspell and Jesus Christ Superstar.

Wambui's regional and touring credits include starring roles in The Magic Show, Joseph Papp's rock version of Two Gentlemen of Verona, Little Ham, Nunsense, Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope, Gone With the Wind the musical, The Wiz and Crowns. (Click here to visit Wambui's actor site.)

Wambui wrote, produced and stars in the award-winning, one-woman shows: "Balancing Act - The Musical" and "I Am Domestic Violence". Both of these shows have received national acclaim for the unique way that they provide outstanding entertainment while dealing with important issues in our communities.

Wambui has written and performed custom presentations for organizations such as NOW (National Organization for Women), Habitat for Humanity, and the Carter Center.

The native North Carolinian lives in New York City and is the proud mother of two adult daughters.

She is the author of the highly acclaimed, tell-all, autobiographical empowerment book, "You Don't Know Crazy - My Life Before, During, After, Above and Beyond Mental Illness", "Domestic Violence and Relationship Abuse Awareness and Prevention for College Women - A Reminder", and "They Are Not Going To Save Us".