Junior Citizens Cast
Titilola Verissimo as Rhonda
Titilola has had a love for acting since the age of four. Quickly upon graduating from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Biology, she decided to actively pursue her passion for the art. She starred as "Tituba" in the renowned production of The Crucible at TRI-PAC Regional Theater directed by John Moletress, where her performance received rave reviews. She is also recognizable in the I Septa Philly commercial and is known for her humor, patience, and commitment to her work. Most recently she received a principal role in a feature-film directed by True Blood actor, Jim Parrack, and is excited to have landed the lead role of Rhonda in the web series Junior Citizens. She cannot wait to bring this character to life and is ready for the challenge. She is extremely proud to be a student at Playhouse West Philadelphia and study under the direction of Tony Savant.
Jacynda Purnell as Izzy
Since the age of three, Jacynda Purnell has had a huge interest in the performing arts. She was into everything from dancing, to singing, and even putting on shows for family and friends. It wasn’t until she was at Friendly High School that she was able to take courses in acting. With the support from her drama teacher, Julie-Ann Mason, and her family and friends pushed her further into chasing her dream to become an actress. With the help of her theater professors at Temple University, she has gone deeper inside herself to bring out the guts needed for this cutthroat career. She was last seen playing the role of "Operator Three," "Mayor’s Sister," and "Brush Woman" in the stage play A Day of Absence at Temple University, which was directed by Alice Gatling and now she is back in the striking role of "Izzy" in the Junior Citizens web series.
Davon Clark as Xavier
Briyan Moreno as Vince
Briyan Moreno was born in Bogota, Colombia and was hit with the acting bug at an early age when he played a Spanish conquistador in elementary school and gained inspiration from watching other children act on television and in films. He moved to the US in the summer of 2001 and in 2003 he joined the drama club in high school. Moreno landed a non-speaking role for the National Geographic in 2009 and he hasn’t looked back since. He went on to study acting at The University of the District of Columbia and played “Larry” from the play Closer and “Felix” from The Odd Couple. He has also landed principal roles in a couple of national television commercials and other independent films.
Nateshe Williams as Patricia
Nateshe Nikole Williams was born and raised in Philadelphia. In 2006, Nateshe landed a role as an extra in the movie Annapolis (Touchstone Pictures) and her dream finally came true. Williams' acting credits include: Do No Harm (NBC 2012), Must be the Music directed by Charles Dutton (GDG Films), and Lost in Ashes (Culture Club Media 2008). Williams is currently working on several web series including Brotherhood of Silver (Oceanside Entertainment 2013). Her theater credits include True Love is Hard To Find (2013), Have You Seen Her? (2012), and Abused Under His Charm (2012). Williams’ talent doesn’t end with acting, she also models for SWAG Magazine and has appeared in several music videos including “Can’t Conquer I” by Mars Co-Op from The Roots. Williams gives all praise and honor to God for her blessings and gifts. She would like to thank her family and friends for their love and constant support.
Kimberly Medina Courts as Sandy
Kimberly Medina Courts was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia and moved to New York City to advance her career. She has extensive training in acting, improvisation, and musical theatre. Courts holds a BFA in acting and is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and Actors Equity. Courts is hoping to one day be a household name....in a good way! Otherwise, she may have to return to Atlanta and the nearest stripper pole!
Nakia Dillard as Ennis
Actor, writer and director Nakia Dillard is a Philadelphia-bred creative soul, as evidenced by his love of various art forms. His enrollment in the Freedom Theater led to Dillard meeting the renowned acting coach Ricardo Martin, who introduced him to the Rainbow Company where he would go on to further hone his skills. Dillard appeared frequently as a character in the critically acclaimed television series The Wire. He has worked alongside some of the most recognized names in the industry, such as actor and director Bill Duke. Dillard's success shows no signs of stopping.
Davon Clark hails from Camden, New Jersey. He has been seen in Edges (MTV Networks), Gene Simmons' Family Jewels (A&E Network), For Black Boys...(Shubin Theater), and Thunder &Lighting (Harlem School of the Arts), to name a few. He spent some time in New York and Los Angeles to get into production work. Clark worked for Independent Film Project where he assisted at the Gotham Awards & Independent Film Festival and then on TV One's awarding-winning docu-series Unsung. Clark continues to do various production gigs while writing plays, screenplays, and children books. Clark is currently producing, writing and shooting his own short film called Racial Tension. His play Nobody But Somebody is available for purchase on Amazon Kindle after showcasing it in two New York City festivals. These various entertainment ventures has made it clear to Clark how much he truly loves acting.