Have you ever been asked, “What are you?” As an identity crisis waiting to happen, Cedrice’s multi-ethnic identity of “other” made her feel alone, but helped her realize that where she belonged, where she truly found her voice, was in music. Through her own journey of discovery she came to realize that embracing one’s identity struggle leads to more authenticity. “One voice, stripped down to share an honest struggle, can inspire others to share their own story.” Cedrice a highly sought out actress, vocalist and poet who is inspired by truth and connection within the world of theatre, music and art. This multi-faceted and dynamic woman exudes passion that speaks to the strength of voice and self purpose, while engaging an audience with her honest and mesmerizing energy. Cedrice performed as the lead role in the spoken word opera, Ordinary Magic and regularly performs as the lead vocalist in the band, Abstrack. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx