Most recently seen in New York shining in the ensemble cast of off-Broadway’s Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Dionne has performed on Broadway in Motown, Memphis and Hot Feet. But her other passion is for fine period clothing, which led her to become the owner of the fine vintage clothing and luxury goods store Couture du Jour. Dionne spoke with Anna about how she turned into passion into a thriving storefront in New York’s theatre district, and how her two careers continue to interweave. Here’s their conversation…

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