Tocarra Cash has been awarded first prize in the the "emerging female actor" competition sponsored by the Princess Grace of Monaco Foundation.? The honor includes a $10,000 prize to help Tocarra establish her acting career and a commitment to sponsor chosen projects over the next few years.

The budding actress is currently a graduate student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City where she is working toward further improving her skills.?Tocarra was reportedly elated to learn of?the recent honor?given?her and?told reporters that she will begin looking for work in New York or Chicago.??She also plans to continue learning.?Tocarra is an inspiration to current students and another example of the talent and drive that can be found in Dayton, Ohio.