| Bio |
Portia is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana with a Theater Arts graduate degree from The New School Actor's Studio MFA program. Industry experience was gained in New York, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. Film roles include Robin of "Ghetto Dawg", a runaway indie film, and Laquathia of "American Violet". Stage credits include performances at the Geffen and Pasadena Playhouses in California and in New York at the former Circle in the Square theater downtown. In Atlanta, Portia performed in "The Bluest Eye" at Horizon Theatre Company of which cast was nominated for Best Ensemble by the Suzi Bass Awards committee. She also played the title role in the stage adaptation of "The Little Prince" at 7 Stages theater. She is currently represented by the People Store agency. |