 However, Orman doesn't credit "Sesame Street" as having defined himself personally and his overall career; The Free Southern Theater of New Orleans and The New Lafayette Theatre of Harlem collectively take that honor.By 2002, Imani Patterson left his role as Miles, and was replaced by actor Olamide Faison.As a recording artist of the mildly successful hip-hop group Imajin, Faison could be used more frequently as a singer on the series.