Actress • Author • Producer

Trisha
Mann-Grant

Captivating audiences as the unforgettable Leslie Thomas on CBS's groundbreaking daytime drama Beyond the Gates.

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Beyond the Gates

as Dana "Leslie" Thomas

The first new daytime soap opera on a major broadcast network in over 25 years, and the first to feature a predominantly Black cast since 1991. Trisha delivers a riveting portrayal of the enigmatic and unpredictable Leslie Thomas—the woman CBS branded "The Nemesis."

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The Family Business

as Dominique Leroux

Based on Carl Weber's bestselling crime saga, this pulse-pounding series follows the Duncan family and their double lives. Trisha joined the cast as the alluring and dangerous Dominique, adding layers of tension and intrigue across multiple seasons.

The Woman Behind the Roles

From Chicago's South Side to Hollywood's Brightest Stage

"Once you've passed a test of life, you owe it to the moment you share that testimony to everyone."

A former Miss Black Chicago, classically trained vocalist, Delta Sigma Theta member, and Roosevelt University graduate, Trisha Mann-Grant has spent decades mastering her craft across stage, screen, and page.

She's shared the stage with Stephanie Mills and the late Tommy Ford, earned an NAACP Theatre Award nomination, authored the acclaimed book Amazing Testimonies, and built a life dedicated to inspiring others through storytelling.

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Amazing Testimonies

True Stories of Trials to Triumph, Near-Death Experiences, Supernatural Healings, Miracles & Much More

In her debut book, Trisha interweaves her own extraordinary life experiences with powerful accounts from people she personally interviewed—creating a collection of stories that will move, inspire, and restore your faith in the miraculous.

From harrowing near-death encounters to moments of divine intervention, Amazing Testimonies takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the resilience of the human spirit.

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