By Kiara Doyal, The Seattle Medium

Brian “Mr. Taptastic” Davis never imagined a future in musical theatre. Today, Davis is an award-winning actor, singer, dancer, and storyteller with notable Broadway credits. His journey began in local schools and church fundraisers, eventually taking him across the country and onto stages around the world.

A Seattle native, Davis attended Bryant and T.T. Minor Elementary Schools, where an early introduction to tap dance set the stage for his artistic journey. One of the most influential figures during that time was Dr. Smith, the first woman of color with a doctorate in the arts he had ever met. Her example showed him that higher education through the arts was not just possible—it was within reach.

“There was a woman named Dr. Smith, and she was the f

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