GABBAY
MADU
ACTOR -TEACHER - SINGER - MUSICIAN
CURRENTLY: FENCES @ THEATRESQUARED
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CURRENTLY: FENCES @ THEATRESQUARED 〰️
Gabbay Madu is an Afro- Latina actor, singer, sound designer, and Musician committed to sharing stories and elevating experiences through art. She believes there is no better teacher than life and art.
Gabbay is from Jamaica And Holds A Bachelor’s Degree In Both Theatre And Computer Science From Monmouth College And An MFA In Acting From The University of Arkansas. Her artistic practice Strongly Embodies Equity and Inclusion, and she is passionate about expanding theatre so everyone can see themselves on stage.
Her graduate thesis focuses on Her One-Person Show, “Wanti Wanti Nuh Ghetti: Navigating The American Theatre Through A Multicultural Lens,” and discusses the importance of access to pieces that reflect the lives and experiences of women of color in collegiate theatre, as well as the risks and challenges that arise when it is not prioritized.
She values teaching greatly and believes theatre is the best place for holistic growth and education.
She is the recipient of the KCACTF RED in DTM Award, the KCACTF Award, and the Theatrical Design Excellence Award, and is the KCACTF Marvin Sims Fellowship Nominee for 2022.
Gabbay is also an Irene Ryan nominee and semi-finalist.
She is a teaching artist and has worked both in the US and Jamaica.
Fun Facts
Speaks three languages
Is a master Song Associator
Loves anime and Kdramas.
Can make many random animal sounds
Has worked at Interlochen Arts Camp for the past three summers
Has two High School Diplomas from Jamaica and the US
Has a degree in Computer Science
Is learning Korean