Erika Alexander, born on November 19, 1969, in Winslow, Arizona, is an American actress, writer, producer, and activist. She is best known for her iconic roles as Pam Tucker on "The Cosby Show" and Maxine Shaw on "Living Single." 

Her career began when she was discovered at the age of 14 by the independent film company Merchant Ivory while attending a summer acting class at the New Freedom Theatre. Her first major film role was in "My Little Girl" in 1986.

Her portrayal of Maxine Shaw on "Living Single" earned her two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series. She has also appeared in films such as "The Long Walk Home," "30 Years to Life," "Déjà Vu," "Get Out," "American Refugee," "Earth Mama," and "American Fiction." Her performance in "American Fiction" earned her an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Supporting Performance.

In addition to her acting career, Erika Alexander is a trailblazing activist and entrepreneur. She co-founded Color Farm Media, a company dedicated to bringing greater equity, inclusion, and diverse representation to media and electoral politics. 

Color Farm Media develops and produces scripted and unscripted content for film, television, streaming, and podcast platforms. One of their notable projects is the documentary "John Lewis: Good Trouble," which tells the story of the legendary Congressman and civil rights icon.

She serves on the board of VoteRunLead and One Fair Wage, organizations that promote greater equity and representation in politics and the workforce.