Mariesa trained in Acting at the Actor's Studio Drama School, in New York. She is a skilled, flexible and diverse performer with the ability to excel in comedic and dramatic roles. Mariesa sings in a variety of styles and is currently performing with the gospel group, Urban Voices. Her speaking voice has diverse qualities; it is warm and trustworthy but can be bubbly and fun & it has depth and sexiness. Mariesa lives and work in the London area.
- DIALECTS – Standard American, Southern, RP, West London, Cockney, Rural English, Proficient in use of IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet), Basic American Sign Language
- DANCE – Ballroom (Salsa, Swing, Foxtrot, Tango, Waltz), Horton Technique, Jazz, Street Jazz, Martha Graham, West African. Improv (9 point system)
- VOCAL – A Cappella, Ability to Harmonize, Swing Band Soloist (2 Years)
- OTHER – Instruments - Piano (Grade 4), Driving - manual & automatic, Knitting, Sketch Comedy, Acting Improv
| AGE RANGE |
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25-35 |
| HEIGHT |
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5'4" |
| BUILD |
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Slim-Medium |
| EYE |
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Brown |
| HAIR |
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Brown |
| ETHNICITY |
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Afro-Carribean |
| NATIONALITY |
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British |
| VOICE |
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Mezzo-Soprano - Range: Legit: high C, Belt: Db |
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SELECTED CREDITS
- Hatton / Invalid Debris (Film) 2008 / Dir. Robbi Stevens / Rustic Spirit Productions
- Choir / Branded (Theatre) 2008 / Dir. Matt Wilde / Old Vic: New Voices
- Promos & Voice Drops / Diva’s Day (Voiceovers) 2008 / Dir. Patrick Waweru-McDowall / BBC 1Xtra
- Hostess / Sweet Charity (Theatre) 2006 / Dir. John Sheerman / Eyebrow Productions
- Clock / Tick Tock Clock (Theatre) 2006 / Dir. Jamie Ramsburg / Mixed Productions
- Peggy / Big Girl (Theatre) 2006 / Dir. Paula D’Alessandris / Mind The Gap Theatre, NY
- Deborah/Black Mary / Black Panther Women (Theatre) 2005 / Women of Color Productions, NY
- Charlie / Bone 2 Pick (Theatre) 2005 / Bob Stewart / Manhattan Theatre Club
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