Debra is a multi-talented performing artist who works
interchangeably as a comedian, actor, writer, producer, singer and
motivational speaker. Churches, colleges, club owners, promoters,
actors and other comedians describe Terry as “clever and classy”.
She deals with everyday life and her own unresolved issues using
references from movies, commercials, song parodies and female singer
impersonations for a show to remember.
Terry stars as the
voice of Li’l Bit in The Magistical, an wonderful animation being
shown at the Cannes Film Festival, has been cast in made-for-TV
movies like “Funny Valentines” and “Something Borrowed, Something
Blue”, has appeared in numerous commercials and corporate training
videos, and was in the season premier episode of “One Tree Hill”.
Terry was a finalist for Nick-at-Nite’s “Funniest Mom in
America Contest” but had to pass on the opportunity when her
daughter was born several weeks early – at home on the kitchen
floor! She has explored new comedy horizons by performing at the
international Comedy Factory Festival in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
She was also a semi-finalist in NBC’s Diversity Showcase in NYC as
well as a semi-finalist in Comedy Central’s Laugh Riots national
comedy competition. Terry has worked with the best comedians and
singers in the industry such as Jennifer Holliday, Pattie LaBelle,
Anita Baker, Dom Irrera, Chris Rock, Bernie Mac and Dennis Miller.
Terry graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Relations and a
minor in Psychology. Her versatility as a comedian, actor and singer
give her mass appeal. Her down-to-earth personality and eagerness to
inspire, educate and entertain are breaths of fresh air for all who
experience her operating in her gifts.
