Emmy-winner Carla Hall is taking on a new starring role: a one-woman show, "Please Underestimate Me," at Olney Theatre. Photo: Manoli Figetakis/Getty Images
Celebrity chefCarla Hall is stepping into a new spotlight: the theater.
Why it matters: Hall is already a star, from the kitchen to TV, so we can't wait to see her stage debut: a one-woman autobiographical show, "Please Underestimate Me," at Olney Theatre.
State of the play: The play, co-written by Hall, premieres June 3.
The show traces Hall's journey from a self-described "awkward theater kid" in Tennessee to Howard University, modeling in Paris and becoming a nationally known chef and TV personality.
Along the way, Hall — who lives in D.C.— tackles themes of identity, sexism, and expectations around Black excellence, all with her usual humor and candor.
Between the lines: The play boasts a roster of high-profile honorary producers from the DMV food and media world.
The bottom line: Hall isn't just expanding her résumé — she's telling her story on her own terms.
