The Color Between The Lines with Esther Dillard

In this interview, Moore reflects on:

• Her defining Broadway role in Purlie and what it meant to win a Tony Award without formal theater training

• Growing up with strong grassroots values and how family shaped her resilience

• Navigating success, setbacks, and financial hardship in the entertainment industry

• The role of faith in surviving difficult seasons and rebuilding her life

• Why legacy, forgiveness, and healing matter more than accolades

Moore also shares reflections on mentorship, Black artists creating their own paths, and what it means to look back on a career that helped open doors for generations to come.

This conversation is a meditation on perseverance, purpose, and what it truly means to endure — and evolve — in the spotlight.