Q. Smith

Early life and education Smith was born in Omaha, Nebraska to Llana and Rudy Smith. Although she began performing at a young age in her church's choir, she didn't become seriously interested in theater until late in high school, The first Broadway show she saw was Les Miserables, when it came on tour in Omaha. She graduated with a degree in musical theater from Ithaca College in 2000,

In 2015, Smith originated the role of Lana (later renamed Hannah) in the premiere of Come From Away at the La Jolla Playhouse. Smith, who had been living in Queens in September 2001 and was in the city on 9/11, was initially hesitant to take the role, but later changed her mind.

Smith has also been involved in teaching drama workshops, and in programs that use drama as a form of therapy. 2004 Aida Nehebka

2005 Abyssinia Corine 2006 Les Miserables Swing Broadway 2009-2011

Ensemble, Miss Andrew, Miss Smythe, Queen Victoria North American Tour 2012 Miss Andrew, Miss Smythe, Queen Victoria Broadway 2015 Come From Away Lana 2017 Helen Hayes Awards Hannah Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical-Hayes Personal life Smith married fellow actor Lawrence Stallings in 2018. The couple have one son.