FAT HAM

Candace Nicholas-Lippman (Tedra)

Candace is an actress and spoken word poet with a passion for using her God-given talents to uplift others. Nicholas-Lippman was last seen reprising her lead role as Janelle in Season Two of Starz’ critically acclaimed Emmy award winning series, BLINDSPOTTING, recurring guest star role as Yari on Freeform’s hit drama series, GOOD TROUBLE and also appeared in ABC’s longest-running scripted primetime show GREY’S ANATOMY. Theater being Nicholas-Lippman’s first love, she returned to the stage where she published, performed and produced her first solo show titled A ROSE CALLED CANDACE. This sixty-minute storytelling experience received rave reviews in Los Angeles following multiple successful runs including its Off-Broadway debut on Theatre Row in the United Solo Theatre Festival. She recently released two spoken word poetry albums, PARTS OF ME and A POET’S CRY which are available on all streaming platforms. Nicholas-Lippman looks forward to adding more dates for the solo show as well as continuing to build on her personal passions in spoken word. She is so excited to make her Palm Springs debut in FAT HAM and grateful for another opportunity to do what she loves…make meaningful art.

Maci Alexis (Opal)

Maci hailing from Houston, Texas, embodies southern hospitality, bringing warmth and positivity to every space she enters. At UCLA, she has distinguished herself with roles such as Jasmine in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play FAIRVIEW during its first Los Angeles run. Maci’s diverse acting repertoire spans leading roles in stage productions like THE WRITE CHOICE to captivating performances in short films such as IN OTHER WORDS and OROWA. Her commitment to intersectionality in the creative realm is evident as she draws from her experiences as a queer woman of color. Her work as a program manager for Support Black Theatre highlights her dedication to uplifting Black and intersectional narratives in the arts. In her downtime, Maci explores intimacy direction, burlesque, poetry and screenwriting, blending artistry with inclusivity. She is honored to have received the Natalie Wood Acting Award and Rebecca Schaeffer Memorial Scholarship in Acting at UCLA.

Tamiyka White (Rabby)

Tamiyka is an actor, director, writer, poet, stand-up comic and theatre producer. Recent performances include Salt Lake Acting Company’s digital production ALABASTER and The Odyssey Theatre’s WHEN STARS ALIGN. TV credits include Max’ RAP SH!T, Showtime’s YOUR HONOR and IMMORTAL CITY RECORDS on Tubi. She can be seen in Mindy Kaling’s new series, RUNNING POINT, premiering in 2025 on Netflix. She has directed several stage productions and readings. Last year she directed her first short film, EXPECTED UNEXPECTED, accepted as Official Selections into the Micheaux, Anthology, London and Atlanta Black Theatre Film Festivals. Stand-up appearances include The Comedy Store, Hollywood Improv and The Icehouse. Tamiyka founded BLACK GIRL MAGIC CREATIVE SERIES in late January 2017. She’s a member of both Actor’s Equity Association and Screen Actors Guild. Performance dedications go to her late mom, Willie Rae James and her family-both real and chosen.