Cherrelle Skeete is a co-founder of Blacktress UK, as well as an actress, writer, and cultural producer. She has built an extensive career across stage and screen, with credits including multiple performances at the National Theatre, The Old Vic, Hampstead Theatre, and major streaming platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV+

Tienne has worked across film, TV and theatre in productions including All The Devils are Here, Primate, Grime Kids and Dreaming And Drowning.

Ashley is an award-winning stage and screen actor. His credits include the National Theatre, Shakespeare’s Globe, BBC, Netflix and Disney+. He recently toured with Dear England.

Doreene is best known for her portrayal of Eric's mother, Beatrice Effiong in Netflix's Sex Education. Her recent television work includes Call the Midwife and Mr Loverman for the BBC.

Adjani is a BAFTA-winning writer, director, and actor, best known for creating and starring in two series of his hit BBC/A24 show Dreaming Whilst Black.

Danny’s theatre credits include The Harder They Come (Stratford East), Girl from the North Country, Get Up, Stand Up! (West End); The Big Life (Stratford East); A Strange Loop, Jesus Christ Superstar (Barbican). His TV credits include: Mr Loverman (BBC).

Cyril is a BAFTA-nominated British stage and screen actor. He is best known for playing Superintendent Adam Okaro in the police TV series The Bill. Cyril plays the role of Lord Danbury in the Netflix series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.