Quotes from Shanice Williams

I would really love to go back to college, if there's any way I could to do it, and maybe minor in business.

The most important thing is to stay humble because there are always people telling you that you're this and that you're going to do that.

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

'Once on This Island' is one of my favorite musicals, so to have the lead in that would be great.

My generation probably didn't connect with 'The Wiz' the way that other generations did.

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.

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.

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.

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've always had a huge dream of opening an animal shelter.

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

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?

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

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