JOCKO SIMS "Tate"

Jocko Sims grew up in San Antonio, TX with the desire to become a doctor after finishing high school. However, an introduction to theater at the University of Houston sealed Jocko's love for acting, and without hesitation he made a move to realize his dream in Los Angeles. He studied theater for 5 years and ultimately graduated with a B.A. from UCLA's school of Theater, Film and Television. While at UCLA, Jocko had the opportunity to do a couple of workshops with Anthony Hopkins, and he performed in several shows, including Miguel Pinero's controversial play, Short Eyes in the role of Ice. Since graduating, Jocko has stepped into many fields of the entertainment industry. He's been seen on several TV shows including CSI, Cold Case, Yes Dear, and The Shield. He's done commercials, and voice over work, which include FOX network's animated series, American Dad, and a pilot for Comedy Central for which he did several voices. Jocko's film credits include Jarhead, Delta Farce (2007), and the highly anticipated musical, Dreamgirls which also stars Jamie Foxx, Beyonce Knowles, and Eddie Murphy.

KEVIN NICHOLS "Carlton"

Kevin Nichols is a Chicago native who has traveled many roads in his quest to become a great actor. The first role that sparked his passion for the craft was in junior high school where he played the fierce lion in the play the The Wiz. From this flicker Kevin in his teenage years dabbled in both music and drama, which kept him tied to the arts. Music management was a profession he pursued after high school for becoming an actor seemed to be an unattainable career. Seeing the artist he managed perform on stage stirred up those old feelings of wanting to be a performer himself so he returned to his first love, acting. He decided to move to Los Angeles and began studying acting privately at Howard Fine Acting Studio. While working on his craft he began to pursue employment as an actor. He performed in numerous plays in theatres throughout the Los Angeles area including the NAACP Best Assemble Cast nominated play â€--In the Blood” and the much talked about play Transitions which jump started his involvement in the Los Angeles theatre circuit. Kevin has also had a requiring role in the television series The Shield as well as starred in the Showtime film The Slowdown. In his continuing quest to become a distinguished actor Kevin is currently studying theatre at The University of Southern California on an academic scholarship.

ROBIN DIONNE "Sylvia"

Robin Dionne, was born and raised in Washington DC where she studied Theatre at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. After graduating from Ellington Robin received a Bachelors of Arts in Theatre from Spelman College in Atlanta, GA. Robin has done numerous shows throughout the East Coast. She was cast in the American premiere of Sweat at 7 Stages in Atlanta, she was a member of the Kaiser Permanente Educational Theatre Group, the Dave and Buster Mystery Players, and did regional tours of Nunsense and Airing Your Dirty Laundry. Robin moved to Los Angeles in the spring of 2006 and has done episodes of Americas Most Wanted, Mystery ER, corporate industrials, PSAs, pilots and independent film projects. Robin resides in Southern California with her loving and supportive husband Wilson and their Beagle. Robin attributes her tenancity and passion for the arts to her late parents who always supported her gift. I am because of you both: Thank you Leon and Jessica for allowing me to give Sylvia life.

ALIZA PEARL "Renee"

After thirteen years of studying ballet and tap dance, Aliza Pearl began acting for the stage in high school. She was quickly drawn into acting, and continued to perform on stage and film during her undergraduate years at Princeton, where she earned a degree in Comparative Literature and a minor in Drama. Aliza then set her sights on New York City, where she performed in various off-Broadway productions, all the while working more and more in student and independent films. Her favorite theater roles have always been the classics: Andromache in Trojan Women has been one of the most challenging and rewarding. She played a pivotal role in the independent film "The Child Within," portraying a young woman who has decided to sell her unborn child. Aliza now resides in Los Angeles, and continues to build her film career. When not acting, Aliza practices guitar, and writes and performs her original blues-inspired music.

TYRONE CAPRICE "Vashon"

LUZ BEATO "Jasmine"

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Luz Beato studies with Judith Weston in Los Angeles . She currently resides in West Hollywood with her endearingly temperamental Cocker Spaniel, Lola. Luz loves pina coladas and walking in the rain! So does Lola.

MYRON DAVIS "Alex"

Myron Davis began acting at the age of fifteen as the voice of Audrey II in a production of ¨Little Shop of Horrors¨ at Lee-Davis High School in his hometown of Mechanicsville, VA. Four years of electrical engineering and college productions at Virginia Tech and a bit of soul searching brought him to Sacramento to get grounded in community theatre. After five years of regional work in Sacramento, he set his sites on Los Angeles. He has been most humbled along the way by the opportunity to portray strong men of color like Bobby Seale, Colin Powell, and most recently Alex in ¨Something is Killing Tate¨. With a dedication to independent and foreign film, he now splits his time between Los Angeles and Madrid.

JOSHUA CURLS "Young Tate"

CHANTEL VALDIVIESO "Dottie"

Chantel Louise Valdivieso was born June 6, 1994 on Lakenheath Air Force Base, Lakenheath, England. At age four, Chantel was commuting from their home town of Joplin, Mo., to the Big Apple. She began working in the Fashion and Print Industry. After being in New York for only three days Chantel booked her first commercial for New York College Saving Fund. By the age of six she had already booked jobs with Sears, Imaginarium, Marshalls and Zoey Computer Games. In July 2002, she added voice-overs to her resume. Booking a voice-over for Sutter Health Care opened another avenue for her to show case her talents. By mid-2002, she had won leads in three Independent Films. November 2002, Chantel was given her first SAG job. She received a casting call for a pretty, sweet, hero girl named "Holly" (a young Halle Berry type). Her break came after the third callback for the feature film "The Polar Express." Chantel continues to keep busy shooting commercials as well as episodes like "Zoey 101" and "The Dog Whisper." She recently became the first child to be a Announcer at the Imagen's 20th Annual Awards Show. Chantel is currently working on a series called "Have Sword Will Travel." Chantel's most recent project is working with "Norky" and the PolarBall. Chantel is very passionate about helping others and changing our world one person at a time. She feels it is part of her responsibility as an actress to be a good role model and lead by example.

AARON DAVIS "Officer Freeley"

BILL SWINDLE "Officer Baines"