Wambui Bahati: Miss Inspiration

About

Wambui Bahati is an actress, singer, writer, storyteller, inspirational and motivational speaker. 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.

Wambui wrote, produced and stars in the one-woman musicals Balancing Act 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.

Ms. Bahati possesses the uncanny ability to create custom shows and presentations based on a specific theme or topic. She has written and performed these custom presentations for organizations such as NOW (National Organization for Women), Habitat for Humanity, and the Carter Center.

Some of her awards include a Woman of Achievement Award from the Greensboro Commission on the Status of Women, a Belle Ringer Image Award from Bennett College, the Lionel Aldridge Award (a national honor recognizing individuals who provide extraordinary service and courage on behalf of people with mental illnesses), the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, North Carolina's President's Award, and a proclamation from the mayor of the city of Toledo, Ohio.

Named John Ann Washington at birth, Wambui Bahati is her new legal name taken on during the "reinvention of herself." In Swahili Wambui means "singer of songs," Bahati means, "my fortune is good." The native North Carolinian lives in New York City and is the mother of two daughters. She is the author of the inspirational self-help book entitled 'You Don't Know Crazy' and has just published her new book 'They Are Not Going to Save Us', a fascinating and empowering anthology of her essays, poetry, and life.

Her passion: "Reminding You of Your Magnificence."

What to Expect

Each of Wambui Bahati's (Miss Inspiration's) presentations is custom planned to motivate, entertain, awaken the spirit and spark the enthusiasm of the specific audience.

Don't let her youthful looks and boundless energy fool you! This captivating woman presents with over thirty-five years of professional theater and public speaking experience, spanning a wide range of venues, audiences, and cities throughout the United States.

She began her formal theatrical studies at New York University School of the Arts. She went on to perform in several Broadway productions. Her regional and touring theater credits are extensive.

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

Wambui enriches her presentations with insightful and dramatic illustrations, stories, songs and humor. She knows what it takes to challenge and inspire her listeners to "remember" just how powerful and wonderful they already are.

She has been a Broadway star. She has been on welfare. She was told she would spend the rest of her life in mental institutions. She has been homeless. She has dinned with a former President of the United States.

In a genuinely honest, compelling and fun way, Wambui tells how she found inspiration and exhilaration out of desperation. As if that's not enough, Wambui shares the strategies, sound advice and universal wisdom that the audience needs to feel good about themselves, release their own creativity and move toward being the success they were born to be.

Her passion: "Reminding You of Your Magnificence."

Experience