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J.D. Shields

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DOYIN DOMINGO as RENE

J.D. Shields May 19, 2023

Trained in the theater, Doyin Domingo has played roles from Checkov to Lynn Nottage, as well as many leading roles in independent films. She is first generation Nigerian-American and was raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. She loves storytelling in all forms.

DIAMOND TAYLOR as JAZ

J.D. Shields May 18, 2023

Diamond Taylor is a talented actress, singer-songwriter, and YouTube personality hailing from Louisville, KY, the home of Jack Harlow, Bryson Tiller, and Jennifer Lawrence. After attending the Walden School for Fine and Performing Arts at age 12, Taylor quickly gained a following on YouTube, showcasing her dynamic personality and captivating content. At age 16, she made the move to Los Angeles and quickly signed with her first manager. Taylor's hard work paid off when she landed her first co-star role on "Laff Mobb Tracks." Despite the pandemic, Taylor continued to audition for a variety of projects, and her persistence paid off when she landed the role of Jaz in "Blue Hour."

JABARI REDD as LARRY

J.D. Shields May 17, 2023

New York native, Jabari Redd is making a name for himself as an actor and doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time soon. With recently being a recurring addition to Showtime's "The Chi", Jabari has proven that he not only has leading man good looks but acting chops worth taking note of. His breakout role recently came in the critically acclaimed, B-Boy Blues. Jabari was praised for his layered and multi-dimensional portrayal. The film has gone on to garner many awards including Fan Favorite Best Film at the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) and most recently the GLAAD Awards nomination for outstanding film.

PAULINA LULE as Nurse

J.D. Shields May 17, 2023

Paulina Lule is an American actor and filmmaker. They were born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their acting training began at the Joanne Baron/DW Brown Studio in Santa Monica where they completed a 2-year Meisner Technique Conservatory program. They then auditioned for and were accepted into the inaugural class of the Los Angeles branch of the award-winning Identity School of Acting. Since then, they have appeared in several television shows including recurring roles on Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D and ABC's General Hospital. They also studied film directing and screenwriting at the Academy for Creative Media at University of Hawaii-Manoa and received a Master of Fine arts from Chapman University in Orange County. Their films have played at several festivals and won awards including at the BronzeLens Festival in Atlanta and the Pan African Film festival in Los Angeles.