Edwina Findley is an award-winning film, television, and theater actress, celebrated for her magnetic performances and praised by critics as “a marvel to watch.” Known for her versatility and depth, Edwina has built a remarkable career portraying everything from rogues to royalty across stage and screen—and now, she’s adding bestselling author and international speaker to her growing list of achievements.
Edwina appears in Netflix’s global hit and murder mystery series, “The Residence,” opposite Uzo Aduba, Giancarlo Esposito, and Randall Park. Executive produced by Shonda Rhimes, the White House-set drama showcases Edwina as Sheila Cannon, a quick-witted and hilariously flawed butler caught in the chaos of a deadly state dinner. The series debuted globally on March 20, 2025.
This fall, Edwina releases her debut book, “The World Is Waiting For You” (HarperOne), a faith-filled and inspiring roadmap to unlocking your “God Dream” and designing a life of purpose, passion, and manifestation. Complete with a foreword by Academy Award-winner Viola Davis, the book shares Edwina’s real-life stories and strategic tools for creating a life that aligns with your highest calling. Available for pre-order, the book will be available nationwide on September 9, 2025.
A graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and a proud alum of Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C., Edwina has captivated audiences in critically acclaimed roles such as:
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Rosie in Ava DuVernay’s Middle of Nowhere
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Melva Neddy in Free In Deed (Independent Spirit Award nominee)
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Tosha Mitchell in HBO’s The Wire
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Appearances in The Power, Fear the Walking Dead, If Loving You Is Wrong, Veep, Chicago Med, Black Lightning, Treme, and more.
Her film credits include scene-stealing comedic performances in Get Hard with Kevin Hart and Will Ferrell, as well as high-stakes dramas like Rogue Agent and Oh Baby Baby.
Edwina is also a classically trained stage actress with performances at The Kennedy Center, Atlantic Theatre Company, Juilliard, and Shakespeare Theatre Company. She has received NAACP and Barrymore nominations for standout roles in Eclipsed and Gee’s Bend, respectively.
In addition to her work on screen and stage, Edwina is the co-founder of AbundantLifeU, a nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals discover their purpose and live out their dreams. Alongside her husband Kelvin Dickerson, she travels globally to teach, speak, and empower audiences of all ages and backgrounds through faith, entrepreneurship, motherhood, marriage, manifestation, and more.
Whether she’s commanding a screen, writing from the heart, or igniting purpose from the podium, Edwina Findley is a transformational force—inspiring lives, shaping culture, and proving that the world truly is waiting for you.
Find out more at EdwinaFindley.com
