KENNEISHA BRIANNA THOMPSON
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LAWMEN: BASS REEVES - (Paramount Plus) (Performance Video) Quicktime
'Dora', an 1800s outlaw, plots revenge against Bass Reeves with a sinister a game of Russian Roulette culminating in a shootout and her eventual capture. (Opposite David Oyelowo)
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GREYS ANATOMY - (ABC) (Performance Video) Quicktime
'Ms. Milton' emotionally reunites with her daughter out of a coma. (Guest Star)
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DETECTIVE - (The Inhabitant - Gravitas Ventures) (Performance Video) Quicktime
'Det. Sonia Childs' perceives what's not being said during lines of questioning. (opposite Leslie Bibb and Odessa A'zion.)
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SINGLE MOTHER - (Cowboy & Indiana - R2 Prod.) (Performance Video) Quicktime
'Velena' is suddenly confronted by the father of her son, 10 years after his release from prison. (Lead)
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DRUG ADDICT/MOM - (Black as Night - Amazon Studios) (Performance Video) Quicktime
'Denise' has a tear-jerking exchange with her daughter regarding her supposed healing from drug addiction. (Major Supporting)
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POOR SAMARITAN WOMAN - (The Chosen TV series) (Performance Video) Quicktime
'Chedva', a desperate Samaritan, has a heartfelt convo with Jesus, then witnesses a miracle. (accent)
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ADDICTION COUNSELOR - (Hooking Up - HULU) (Performance Video) Quicktime
'Sunny' gives a piece of her mind to a fellow sex addict member (opposite Brittnay Snow).
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NEWSCASTER - (Old Man and the Gun - Fox Searchlight) (Performance Video) Quicktime
1980s News anchor reports the dimsie of a member of the "Over-the-hill Gang" (Robert Redford).
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WAKY BUSINESS WOMAN - (Konnect HQ, Kid's Series - comedy) (Performance Video) Quicktime
A quirky yet mischievous business woman, convinces some young patrons they need her help. (Comedic kids series. Recurring Guest Star)
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BUSINESS WOMAN - La Quinta - SAG/AFTRA National Commercial (Performance Video) Quicktime
Ad for major hotel chain (National)
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DOCTOR - (A Ghost Story - A24 Films) (Performance Video) Quicktime
A Doctor holds space for a grieving girlfriend. (opposite Academy Award winner, Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara)
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LITTLE SISTER - (Steps of Faith (1) - Poorchild Films) (Performance Video) Quicktime
'Angela' has a heartfelt discovery regarding her faith amongst her family. (opposite Ted Lange. Major Supporting)
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LITTLE SISTER - (Steps of Faith (2) - Poorchild Films) (Performance Video) Quicktime
Baby sister 'Angela' probes with questions about her sister Faith's love life. (opposite Charles Malik Whitfield. Major Supporting)
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Résumé Print Résumé
Represented by: |
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Allagash Entertainment (CA) (323) 800-2501 Mary Collins Talent Agency (TX) (214) 871-8900 / (214) 871-8945-(fax) |
TELEVISION | ||
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Grey's Anatomy |
T.O.S./Guest Star |
ABC | Dir. Debbie Allen |
Lawmen: Bass Reeves |
Recurring |
Paramount+|Dir.Damian Marcano |
Secrets of Sulphur Springs |
Recurring |
Disney | Dir. Chuck Pratt |
Love & Death |
Co-Star |
HBO | David E. Kelley, Ex. Prd |
Fairwood |
Recurring Guest Star |
Crackle TV|Dir. Bud Schaetzle |
Cruel Summer |
Co-Star |
Freeform | Dir. Daniel Willis |
Dallas |
Co-Star |
TNT | Dir. Steve Robin |
The Chosen |
Co-Star |
Jenkins Ent.|Dr.Dallas Jenkins |
The Catch (original unaired pilot) |
Co-Star |
ABC | Shonda Rhimes, Ex. Prod. |
FILM (Partial List) | ||
Black As Night |
Supporting |
Amazon | Dir. Maritte Lee Go |
Old Man and the Gun |
Supporting |
Fox Searchlight | David Lowery |
A Ghost Story |
Supporting |
A24 | Dir. David Lowery |
Hooking Up |
Supporting |
Hulu | Dir. Nico Raineau |
The Inhabitant |
Supporting |
Dir. Jerren Lauder |
Cowboy & Indiana |
Lead |
Dir. Rodney Ray |
Rudderless |
Supporting |
Dir. William H Macy |
Run Hide Fight |
Supporting |
Dir. Kyle Rankin |
Tazmanian Devil |
Supporting |
Dir. Solomon Onita Jr. |
All Roads to Pearla |
Supporting |
Dir. Van Ditthavong |
The End of Days: Global Catastrophe |
Supporting |
Dir. Mike Norris |
Steps of Faith |
Supporting |
Dir. M. Legend Brown |
SHORT FILM | ||
Patterns |
Lead |
Prod. Jamie Lee Curtis |
Cam |
Lead |
Dir. Calvin J. Walker |
A Fall From Grace |
Lead |
Dir. Zane Tabari |
NEW MEDIA | ||
The Beginning & Ending of Everything |
Co-Star |
Exodus Filmworks |
Konnect HQ |
Recurring Guest Star |
Life.Church TV |
VOICE OVER (Partial List) | ||
Tostitos |
JCPenney |
The Home Depot |
Fitness Connection |
Boston Market |
Medieval Times Dinner & Tour |
Kellogg's Nutri-Grain |
Samsung |
Baylor Scott & White |
VOICE OVER (Game/Anime/Narrative Podcast) | ||
The Burned Photo |
Sally/Elderly Suzzy/Patron |
QCode Media |
Appare-Ranman! |
Ayane |
Crunchyroll |
Radiant |
Queen Boudica |
Crunchyroll |
Borderlands 3 |
Lady Aurelia Hammerlock |
Gearbox |
One Piece Film: Gold |
Naomi |
Crunchyroll |
Dragon Ball: Xenoverse |
Time Patroller |
Bandai Namco Games |
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel |
Lady Aurelia Hammerlock |
Gearbox |
Battleborn |
Rogue Commander Reyna |
OkraTron 5000 |
idAudio Foundry/Surface |
Max |
OkraTron 5000 |
HOST | ||
DU.Tv |
Host (TV) |
Deloitte University |
Bible Study DVD Series (multiple) |
Host |
RightNow Media |
The Sunday Special Gospel Show |
Host (radio) |
Heaven 97 KHVN |
Gospel Express Morning Show |
Host (radio) |
WHOV 88.1 FM |
COMMERCIAL (Partial List **conflicts upon request**) | ||
RSA Films |
3008 |
Liberal Media Films |
Abernethy Media Professionals (AMP) |
MPS Studios |
Boxcar Creative |
Marsh Ideas |
Sugar Films |
DDTV 2 |
deNolf Films |
Nametag Films |
Filmyard Productions |
Stone Core Films, Inc. |
Matre Productions LLC. |
Reveal Productions |
INDUSTRIAL (Partial List) | ||
Alcon Labs |
HP Innovation |
MetroPCS |
Scion |
TXU Energy |
JCPenney |
Humana |
Sally Beauty |
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THEATRE (Partial List) | ||
Our Town |
Mrs. Gibbs |
Dallas Theater Center |
King Liz |
Liz Rico |
Amphibian Stage Productions |
Bright Half Life |
Vicky |
WaterTower Theatre |
The Firestorm |
Gaby |
Kitchen Dog Theater |
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom |
Dussie Mae |
Jubilee Theatre |
Neat (Edu. Outreach Performer) |
1 Woman Show |
Jubilee Theatre |
The Mountaintop (Edu. Outreach Performer) |
Camae |
Jubilee Theatre |
Crowns |
Yolanda |
African American Rep. Theater |
Company |
Susan |
Jubilee Theatre |
Two Trains Running |
Risa |
African American Rep. Theater |
TRAINING | ||
On-Going classes |
Lesly Kahn & Co. |
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Comedy Intensive |
Lesly Kahn & Co. |
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Scene Study, Text, Performance |
Identity School of Acting (IDSA): LA |
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Physicality & Movement |
Stomping Ground Theater |
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Improv I |
Stomping Ground Theater |
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Actorswork: Dallas & LA |
Steven Anderson |
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The Extra Mile: The Artists Playground Studio |
Glenn Morshower |
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Audition Technique |
Ryan Glorioso |
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Acting for Film |
Jo Edna Boldin | Del Shores |
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Acting for Film |
The New York Film Academy: LA |
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Method Acting l & ll |
Jubilee Theatre |
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TV Commercial Technique I |
KD Studios |
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(Teaching) Theatre Workshop/Drama Ministry |
The Potter's House Dallas |
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**fully vaccinated + boosted** | ||
Physical Characteristics / Measurements |
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Height: 5'3" |
Weight: 165 lbs |
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Baking, Camera Operator, Conducting, Directing, Drum Major, GREAT w/Kids, Hotel/Hospitality, Marching Band, Radio Personality, Sewing, Spotlight Operator, Teaching, Typing, Video/Audio Editing, Cycling, Hula Hoop, Jump Rope, Running - General, Soccer, Swimming - ability - general, Yoga, Dancer, Host, Licensed Driver, Teleprompter, Voiceover, African Accent, American - New York Accent, American - Southern Accent, British - BBC English Accent
A Texas girl, Kenneisha is the soulful grit of Ruth Negga meets Viola Davis in How to Get Away with Murder! After earning a BA in Journalism & Communications, she continued her career as a radio personality. She has over a decade of professional experience in TV, Film, Theatre, Commercials, and Voiceover. Beyond performing, Kenneisha has a real heart for teaching. In 2017, she created an inspirational coaching company, Christ & The Craft, with the goal to help you stir your gift and #FindYourLight!