Lillee Jean TALKS! Live: Shelley Wade - New York Radio Host, TV Actress | Season 3 Episode 9
- Lillee Jean Trueman
- Apr 22, 2022
- 3 min read
Updated: Feb 7
Lillee Jean TALKS! Live features an exclusive interview with iconic New York City broadcaster, TV personality, and actress Shelley Wade. In this production, Wade reflects on a storied, decades-long career, offering rare insights into the evolution of major market radio. The discussion covers her twelve-year tenure at the renowned Z100, her transition to Audacy’s 94.7 The Block New York, and the critical broadcast decisions made during the post-9/11 era.
As a director and trained professional actress, Lillee Jean Trueman explores the strategic risks and professional resilience required to dominate the entertainment landscape, while Wade delves into the importance of self-love within the industry.
Beyond her award-winning radio career, Shelley Wade is a recognized pop culture and entertainment expert with frequent appearances on The Today Show (NBC), The Talk (CBS), and CNN. This official interview is curated as part of the Lillee Jean TALKS! Live permanent directorial archive.
Cast:
Lillee Jean TALKS! Live Season 3 episode 9: Shelley Wade
Lillee Jean (self)
Shelley Wade (self)
Producer: Lillee Jean Trueman (Lillee Jean)
Director: Lillee Jean
Writer: Lillee Jean
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Lillee Jean Trueman is a multi-award-winning actress, filmmaker, director, writer, and producer based in New York City. Lillee Jean is best known for her two-time award-winning celebrity talk show, Lillee Jean TALKS! Live, which has earned honors such as Best Series and indie festival recognitions for its exclusive interviews with Hollywood legends like Don Most and Chick Allan.
A classically trained actress, and director, Trueman honed her craft at New York City's prestigious T. Schreiber Studio, studying the Meisner Technique under Nicolas Kane Landry and mastering British dialects with Page Clements. Her television credits include HBO's acclaimed period drama The Gilded Age Season 3 (HeyDay Productions / Lionsgate Great Point Studios), where she contributed to the lavish historical ensemble, and a recurring guest-star role on The FNL Network Talkshow (March–May 2024), earning a Special Achievement Honoree award in the Entertainment and Lifestyle News category from the Taste Awards.
Her independent filmmaking has garnered her global acclaim. Debuting in 2024, her gritty documentary Project: Bullyish (also known as Bullyish) confronts cyberstalking, and criminal harassment. It won Best Documentary Feature at KIIFF International Film Festival (Beverly Hills), Best Documentary (Short/Narrative)/Finalist at Humro Cinema Film Fest, and Official Selection/Best Documentary Film at FilmNest International Film Festival. It resonated strongly abroad, with viral resonance and continued screenings in France throughout 2025, sparking audience engagement and discussions on cybercrime and safety.
Her micro-short drama-thriller The Mission is Complete, Angelique (U.S. Copyright Office PA0002559617) achieved significant international success with Best Actress wins at Humro Cinema Film Fest (Nepal), Best Director honors at Elegant International Film Festival, and screenings/recognitions in India (Silverlens Film Awards, Chalachitra International Film Awards in Kolkata).
In her episodic series So Lillo Qui, Trueman wrote, directed, produced, and starred across multiple entries, including the acclaimed scene "SIR! MOVE!" which earned Best Drama/Finalist at Clown International Film Festival in Paris, and the upcoming horror/drama "Past Moonlight" (PA0002559615) (Season 4 premiere slated for 2026).
Raised in New York City with Ashkenazi Jewish and Lutheran roots, her diverse heritage spans Russia, Ukraine, France, England, and Germany—reflected in her signature red hair and striking blue/green eyes. Trueman continues to shape independent cinema through federally protected, innovative projects that resonate worldwide.
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