Sade Lythcott is CEO of the National Black Theater in Harlem and the daughter of theater founder Barbara Ann Teer. [1] [2] Lythcott took on the role in 2008 and remains in the role as of 2024 despite it initially being a six-month, interim role. [3] As of 2019, she also served as chair of the Coalition of Theatres of Color and during the COVID-19 pandemic was a co-leader of the Culture at 3 calls. [4] [5]
Lythcott is an NYU alumni with a bachelor's degree in art history and occasional actor who has also worked in fashion and broadcasting. [3] [6] As a producer, she has been nominated for both an Emmy and a Tony Award. [5]