Edima (Eh-dee-muh) is a Baltimore-Washington-based Singer, Actor, Host, and Collaborator.
She's a proud first-generation Nigerian-American hailing from Ellicott City, Maryland. Growing up, by the age of 15, she could say she'd performed at notable Baltimore-Washington area venues such as Strathmore Music Hall, The Lyric, The Meyerhoff, and traveled to sing on tour in Germany and Austria. Edima went on to obtain her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and a minor in Arts Leadership from the University of Maryland, College Park.
Professionally known for her strong soprano mix belt, Edima's been able to fill out ensembles on shows like Dreamgirls, The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin, and take on featured roles in shows like Once on this Island as Asaka, and Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story as Marlena Madison, singing the iconic hit "Shout" by the Isley Brothers. She has extensive experience in ensemble-building work and theater for young audiences, having multiple productions Helen Hayes Award nominated for Best Ensemble in a Musical, Best Theater for Young Audience Production, and Best Musical. With her passion for black woman representation both on and offstage, Edima hopes to have her career encapsulate this to inspire the next generation of young artists.