For many U.S. residents, the year 2020 was one of reflection and reinvention. For actor Tyriq Withers, the year saw him relocating to become one step closer to achieving a dream that has quickly turned into a reality within the past two years.
The beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 and the end of his college tenure in May of that year persuaded Withers — a Jacksonville, Florida, native who dabbled in plays and hosting events as a student at Florida State University — that it was time to pack up his bags and travel to Atlanta to pursue a professional career.
Like every journey, there were some initial bumps in the road.
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