Wendell Tucker

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Former CHA resident and Chicago Native, Wendell Tucker is no stranger to adversity. He has come a long way from his beginnings in the Robert Taylor Homes.At age 28, Wendell Tucker stepped out into the professional theater arena of Chicago, with his hit play “I Still Love H.E.R. (atributetohiphop)” and instantly began to set a standard for new urban theater. Whereas the vast majority of African American Theaters in Chicago caters to the elder generation or children, Wendell and Theori Productions Inc decided to speak to the Hip-Hop Generation. Armed with years of training at Chicago State University, The North Carolina Black Repertory Theater and The ETA Foundation to say that he is prepared to lead the next generation of playwrights is an understatement. <br> <br> As with many young people raised in the CHA Housing Projects, during his teenage years Wendell found himself in the center of the wrong crowd and making poor life decisions. These troubled years would culminate with him being expelled from Whitney M. Young High School and Chicago Public Schools. He would soon find himself at Olive Harvey Middle College H.S., an alternative high school, and under their tutelage and guidance he would rediscover his love for the arts and begin upon a new path. <br> <br> Today, Wendell is focusing far more on his future than his past. After months of stellar reviews and sold out performances, his show "I Still Love H.E.R. (atributetohiphop)", has completed a 5 year Chicago run. Since opening night in October 2005, the underground sensation has exploded into a mainstream powerhouse, garnering much acclaim. Future projects take on Suicide amongst Black Males, Gang Violence and post-partum depression. With relevant subject matter, a fresh new voice and training at the hands of masters of theater, “Chicago’s August Wilson” is ready to take the world by storm.

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