Nikiya Mathis

WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Tony-winning hair stylist Nikiya Mathis, who just became the first artist to ever win a Special Tony Award for hair and wig design on the Broadway play "Jaja's African Hair Braiding," which arrives at Arena Stage in Washington D.C. today. They discuss her pioneering work in this groundbreaking stage comedy. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Host Jason Fraley picks the brains of the most influential filmmakers, musicians and artists of our time in the new podcast “Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley!” Based in the nation's capital, Jason has interviewed just about every famous figure you can imagine: Aretha Franklin, Carol Burnett, Jon Stewart, Barry Jenkins, Lin-Manuel Miranda, the list is endless! Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. (Royalty-Free Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")