Possible Clues:

• Name hiding in "cast a shadow"
• Name hidden in "stash away"
• Smith of TV's "Empire"
• Gospel singer ___ Cobbs Leonard
• Actress Smith of 'Why Did I Get Married?'
• "Star Trek" lieutenant Yar
• ___ Smith, star of Tyler Perry's "For Better or Worse"
• ___ Alexander, historical mystery novelist
• Woman's nickname that elides 'Na'
• Actress Smith of Tyler Perry films