[1] Walker was raised in Boston, Massachusetts, and has spoken publicly about how the city's history and culture influenced him as an artist.
Having never married, her pregnancy with Nik became headlines and drew criticism from religious leaders who felt she was setting a negative example for youth.
[5] Walker's early Broadway credits include Hamilton (understudy for several supporting male roles and later as Aaron Burr),[6] Ain't Too Proud,[7] and Motown the Musical.
He starred as the Wolf and Cinderella's Prince opposite Danielle Ferland in the Westport Country Playhouse and Center Stage production of Into the Woods.
He then joined the Broadway cast of Hamilton as an ensemble member and understudy for Aaron Burr, George Washington, and Hercules Mulligan/James Madison.