The Vaudeville Actress Who Refused To Be A Stereotype

Aida Overton Walker was an African-American singer, actress, dancer, and choreographer that broke down barriers.

Born in New York City on Valentine’s Day 1880, Aida Overton began her career while still a teenager -- as a chorus member of "Black Patti's Troubadours."

Born in New York City on Valentine’s Day 1880, Aida Overton began her career while still a teenager -- as a chorus member of "Black Patti's Troubadours."

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While performing with the group, Aida met her future husband, prominent vaudeville performer George Walker.

While performing with the group, Aida met her future husband, prominent vaudeville performer George Walker.

After their marriage, Aida began working as a choreographer for his groundbreaking vaudevillian comedy duo Williams and Walker.

After their marriage, Aida began working as a choreographer for his groundbreaking vaudevillian comedy duo Williams and Walker.

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Aida soon joined the act -- playing the female lead.

Aida soon joined the act -- playing the female lead.

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