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MEET SADE
Hailing from Philadelphia, Sade’ E. Moore is an American actress, dancer, model, author and humanitarian. Classically trained, she has played roles from Shakespeare to Tennessee Williams and Clare Boothe Luce to Lorraine Hansberry.
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The versatile and fearless actress made her debut in the highly acclaimed 9 NAACP nominated stage play Demeter in the City, as Persephone. Recently she was nominated as "Best Female Lead Actress," in "The Masks We Wear" for the 2018 Los Angeles NAACP Theater Awards. Sade' was last seen on stage of The Milwaukee Rep in the critically acclaimed play, The Royale, written by Marco Ramirez and directed by Broadway extraordinaire, Kevin Ramsey. Additionally, Nat Turner: Following Faith, directed by NAACP Image Award nominee for Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series, Dan Martin. Critics described Sade’s work as “subtle” and “brave.” Later she starred in "A Lady in Waiting" written by the Supremes final lead singer, Scherrie Payne and directed by Don B. Welch.
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As a 10-year crochet artist, Sade’ launched her men, women and baby accessory line called, Ade’ La Couronne while simultaneously commencing a crochet- the -change campaign against adolescent and teenage bullying. Her activism and exceptional crochet skills were recently featured in a "Why I Do" National Toyota Corolla Commercial.
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Sade’ began her theatre and drama training at AMDA College and Conservatory for the Performing Arts in New York and Los Angeles. While honing her craft, she studied Jazz dance with Mamma Mia Broadway dancer, Issac Calpito. After graduating Sade’ continued her education by attending Santa Monica College. There she received the David Simon Grant Dance Scholarship Award and trained under the direction of classically trained ballet instructor and Westside Ballet choreographer, Caprice Walker. Sade’ expanded her dance training and began modern jazz studies with classically trained Broadway dancer and Artistic Director of the Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Karen McDonald. Known for her principle dance roles in Duke Ellington’s: Sophisticated Ladies, The Wiz, Purlie and Two Gentleman of Verona, Ms. McDonald has shaped Sade’s understanding of dance through providing a spiritual balance of technique, discipline, skill and creativity.
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Transferring from Santa Monica College to California State University Long Beach with an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts and a minor in Dance, Sade’ earned her Bachelor’s Degree in English (Creative writing emphasis) while continuing her rigorous dance training in Ballet with Sophie Monat, Tap with Steve Zee and West African dance with Nzingha Camara.
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Making her break into TV and film, Sade’ received a supporting role alongside Eddie Murphy in "Dolemite Is My Name," directed by, Craig Brewer. She also starred in independent film "Padlock Men" written and directed by, Lewis T. Powell. Known for her co- starring roles in the hit shows, "American Soul," POSE," and "Marvels: Jessica Jones," Sadè has only scratched the surface of her acting career in television and film and is looking forward to one day work in any feature directed by Ava DuVernay, Ryan Coogler, Denzel Washington, Forrest Whitaker, James Cameron and many MANY more!