Devon Mathews - Actress, Vocalist, and Performing Arts Teacher

Devon Mathews is a professional actress, vocalist, and performing arts teacher here in San Antonio, TX. She has been performing on stage professionally since age 7, having got her start at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. Devon grew up singing in multiple gospel and community choirs and studied musical theatre and tv/film at Texas State University in San Marcos, TX. <br /><br />Devon is the founder and lead vocalist of her band, DevSoul, and they have performed on stage nearly 15 years. DevSoul Band show credits include opening and/or performing for neo-soul and R&B greats such as Dwele, Jagged Edge, Chico DeBarge, Eric Roberson, Next, Carl Thomas, Brian Angel (formerly of Day 26); and legendary soul bands such as Brick and Rose Royce. Devon has also opened and performed on the jazz circuit for Kyle Turner, Althea René, Marion Meadows, Tom Browne of Rufus ft. Chaka Khan, and San Antonio’s own, Michael Ward. <br /><br />Her musical and live theatre credits include: Hair (Lead: Dionne), RENT/La Vie Boheme (Lead: Joanne), For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf (Lead: Lady in Red, Yellow, and Green), Dreamgirls (Ensemble: Tiny Joe Dixon, Jimmie Early BG Dancer, Various), Chicago (Ensemble: Merry Murderess Annie), The Full Monty (Ensemble), The Colored Museum, and more.<br /><br />Devon has also made appearances on television. Her tv and extra film credits include: Season 1 and 2 of American Crime on ABC and Season 1 and 2 of The Leftovers on HBO.<br /><br />With the unfortunate pandemic looming around the world, Devon was eager to find ways to put her stagnant gifts to use. That’s when she was invited to join Clubhouse, an audio app, that allows you to connect with others around the world. It wasn’t long until Devon’s gifts made room for her and she started auditioning and networking with actors, producers, directors, and screenwriters who performed on Broadway as well as based out of LA, Atlanta, Chicago, London, Africa and more!<br /><br />Following this Devon was cast as “Shug” (Taraji P.