Chanté Adams facts for kids
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Chanté Adams
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Adams at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival
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| Born | December 16, 1994 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
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| Education | Carnegie Mellon University (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2009–present |
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Roxanne Roxanne |
Chanté Adams is an American actress. She was born on December 16, 1994. She is known for her roles in movies and TV shows. In 2017, she played the main character in the film Roxanne Roxanne. For this role, she won a special award at the Sundance Film Festival.
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Early Life and Career Beginnings
Chanté Adams grew up in Detroit, Michigan. She started acting when she was a student at Cass Technical High School. After high school, she went to Carnegie Mellon University. There, she studied acting at the School of Drama. She earned her bachelor's degree from the university.
After finishing college, Chanté moved to New York. She wanted to start her acting career there.
Big Break in Roxanne Roxanne
Just one month after moving to New York, Chanté got a big chance. She was asked to try out for a movie about the rapper Roxanne Shanté. Chanté got the main role in the movie, which was called Roxanne Roxanne. Filming began very quickly, just eight days later!
Her performance in Roxanne Roxanne was amazing. She won the Special Jury Prize for Breakthrough Performance at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. This award is given to actors who show outstanding talent.
Other Movies and TV Shows
Chanté Adams has appeared in several other films. These include Monsters and Men (2018) and The Photograph (2020). She also starred in Bad Hair (2020).
In 2021, Chanté acted alongside Michael B. Jordan. They starred in a romantic drama called A Journal for Jordan. This movie was directed by the famous actor and director Denzel Washington.
In 2022, Chanté was part of a TV series called A League of Their Own. This show was made by Amazon MGM Studios. It was based on a popular 1992 movie with the same name. In the series, she played the main role of Maxine "Max" Chapman. She acted with stars like D'Arcy Carden and Abbi Jacobson.
She also appeared in the miniseries A Man in Full in 2024.
Broadway Work
Besides movies and TV, Chanté Adams has also performed on stage. In 2022, she was in a Broadway play called Skeleton Crew. For her role in this play, she was nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award. This award recognizes great performances in theater.
Awards and Recognition
Chanté Adams has received awards for her acting.
- In 2017, she won the Special Jury Prize for Breakthrough Performance at the Sundance Film Festival for her role in Roxanne Roxanne.
- In 2022, she was nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award for her work in the play Skeleton Crew.
See also
In Spanish: Chanté Adams para niños
