About Michole Briana White
ABOUT
Michole Briana White
Michole Briana White is a seasoned vet in film, theatre, television and commercials. She currently stars in the STARZ hit series BLACK MAFIA FAMILY and is proud to be in the final season of ATLANTA Episode 4, “LightSkinned-ed” for FX. She starred in James Wan’s film MALIGNANT, now streaming on multiple platforms, as well as the Gotham Award winning web series THE STRANGE EYES OF DR. MYES and is co-creator of its upcoming sequel.
She was recently seen on Dick Wolf’s FBI International for CBS, Michael Bay’s SONGBIRD, and can be seen in the soon to be released film Baby Blue directed by Adam Mason. Michole has recurred on Amazon's last season of GOLIATH, Netflix’s DEAD TO ME and Dr. Dre’s VITAL SIGNS, to name a few. She is a singer/songwriter and licenses her music for film and television.
She has performed with the LA Philharmonic at Disney Concert Hall and her vocals were featured on the Daytime Emmy Awards. Michole worked with Sydney Lumet on 100 CENTER STREET, Spike Lee on 25th HOUR and SHE HATE ME, and starred in Ava Duvernay’s first feature I WILL FOLLOW.
Some of Michole’s theatrical credits include the original Off Broadway production of August Wilson’s JITNEY, his RADIO GOLF at The Goodman Theatre and The Kennedy Center, Susan Lori-Parks FU*KING A at The NY Public Theatre and the musical WHEN JAZZ HAD THE BLUES, playing the iconic role of Lena Horne. She’s also been seen in a myriad of commercials including the long running Geico Campaign.
Michole has been the recipient of the Obie, Ovation, NAACP, Audelco and Drama Critics Circle Awards.
A seasoned vet to the world of theatre, film, television and commercials, some of Ms. White’s latest credits include:
- The new dark, semi-autobiographical Apple TV Series Vital Signs as a recurring role, starring Dr. Dre.
- Lush Life the play carrying lead role of the iconic Ms. Lena Horne November 18th-December 18th 2016 at The Matrix Theatre Los Angeles 7657 Melrose Ave. 90046
- Black Mafia Family, Starz
- The Kicks Season 1, Amazon TV
- Lila and Eve starring Viola Davis and Jennifer Lopez. Supporting Lead.
- The Strange Eyes of Dr. Myes film with lead role of Dr. Myes. The web series of the Strange Eyes of Dr. Myes will be launched late 2016. She is currently co-writing Season 2 with director/writer Nancy Andrews.
- Only Light USC short film directed by Evita Castine.
- TV One’s Love that Girl as recurring love interest to Phillip Morris.
BET’s Reed Between the Lines as a series regular playing best friend to Malcolm Jamal Warner and Tony Rock.
Her original song Breaking the Cycle aired episode 6. She later self produced her own music video now on Youtube: CLICK HERE.
Her vocals were also featured in the title song of Reed Between the Lines with music by award winning television composer Kurt Farquhar. She is currently writing music and singing for his company, True Music.
Ms. White was a lead in Ava Duvernay’s first groundbreaking feature I Will Follow with Blair Underwood and Sallie Richardson-Whitfield, now on DVD and Netflix as well as Faster directed by George Tillman with Dwayne Johnson and Billy Bob Thornton.
Television, Theatre, Film Directors & Writers
Featured Productions
She is proud to have worked with well renowned television, theatre and film directors and writers…
MUSIC INCLUDES…
Ms. White was a featured vocalist on the 2011 Daytime Emmy Awards/music by Ken Shapiro and John Ross.
She recently completed the production of her original music single FOLLOW with music producer and guitarist Nils Jiptner (Nominated Best Guitarist for the American Smooth Jazz Awards) release date TBA.
COMMERCIALS INCLUDE…
Chevy, Verizon, Public Service Announcement (birth control for teens) BET, Cisco, Walgreens, Aciphex and Orville Redenbacher, Chase Bank, Fed- Ex, Big O’ Tires, Toyota, Hostess, USPS, Kool-Aid, McDonald’s, Dawn, Hunt’s Tomatoes, The Lending Tree and At&T.
AWARDS Received
Obie, Drama Desk, Audelco Award:
Jitney Off-Broadway
Nominated twice in the same category as Best Lead Actress for NAACP Award:
Two Trains Running, Of Equal Measure, Stickfly
Ovation, Drama Critics Circle Award:
Stick Fly, Two Trains Running
GUEST STAR, RECURRING or SERIES REGULAR ROLES INCLUDE…
- Law and Order/Lie to Me/Medium/Numbers/Fresh Prince
- Family Matters/Living Single/Parenthood /Muscle
- Cop Shop (Richard Dreyfuss, Rosie Perez and Rita Moreno)
Life After Class
The Business of Acting and Managing Your Life Within It
As she has grown in this ever changing business that breeds security and doubt, 25 Year vet Michole Briana White comes back to hometown Chicago to share her experience of the business and how to manage life within it.
In association with Jon Ross (JR2 Films) and Darrin Deshazer (Film Barrel Studios).
PART TWO:
- Discover The Value And Importance Of Being Your Authentic Self!
RECAP/FOLLOW UP ON PROGRESS OF (PART ONE):
- Take Control Of Your Career
- Understand What Is In And Out Of Your Hands
- Audition Tips
- Own Your Space
- Maintain Healthy Balance Regardless Of Who Says Yes Or No
- Merge Your Vision With What Is Actually On Your Path
- Become The Self Empowered Actor And More…
Michole Briana White - Resume
MANAGER JOSH SILVER
SMS TALENT INC.
TELEVISION
| Show | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|
| BMF | Series Regular | STARZ |
| LOVE THAT GIRL | Recurring | TV One |
| REED BETWEEN THE LINES | Series Regular | BET |
| LIE TO ME | Guest Star | FOX |
| MEDIUM | Guest Star | CBS |
| THRESHOLD | Guest Lead | CBS |
| NUMBERS | Guest Lead | CBS |
| LAW & ORDER: SVU | Guest Lead | NBC |
| COP SHOP | Regular | PBS |
| THIRD WATCH | Guest Lead | NBC |
| 100 CENTRE STREET | Series Regular | A&E /Sidney Lumet |
| BAD COP, BAD COP | Pilot Series Regular | |
| GETTING PERSONAL | Guest Lead | FOX |
| CHICAGO HOPE | Guest Lead | CBS |
| BUILT TO LAST | Guest Lead | NBC |
| DAVE CHAPPELLE | Pilot Series Regular | ABC |
| LOIS AND CLARK | Guest Lead | ABC |
| THE PARENTHOOD | Recurring | WGN |
| ELLEN | Guest Lead | ABC |
| SIMON | 2 Episodes | WGN |
| MARTIN | Guest Lead | FOX |
| MUSCLE | Series Regular | WGN |
| SWEET JUSTICE | Guest Lead | CBS |
| LIVING SINGLE | Recurring | FOX |
FILM / DIRECTOR
- Lila And Eve/Charles Stone III
- Only Light/Evita Castine
- The Strange Eyes Of Dr. Myes/Nancy Andrews
- Faster/George Tillman
- I Will Follow/Ava Duvernay
- She Hate Me/Spike Lee
- The 25th Hour/Spike Lee
- Into The Fire/Michael Phelan
- The Breakup Artist/Vinnie Rubino
- Vacant Lot/Skee Skinner
- Convict 762/Luca Bercovici
- Volcano/Mick Jackson
- Courage Under Fire/Ed Zwick
- Everybody Can Float/Kate Lanier
- Encino Man/Les Mayfield
THEATRE
| CEREMONIES AND DARK OLD MEN | ADELE | LA THEATRE WORKS (SKIRBALL) |
| OF EQUAL MEASURE | JADE KINGSTON | KIRK DOUGLAS THEATER |
| TWO TRAINS RUNNING | RISA | EBONY REPERTORY THEATRE |
| AUGUST WILSON'S 20TH CENTURY | KENNEDY CENTER | |
| JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE | MOLLY | KENNEDY CENTER |
| RADIO GOLF | MAME | KENNEDY CENTER, HUNTINGTON, GOODMAN |
| TWO TRAINS RUNNING | RISA | KENNEDY CENTER |
| 365 PLAYS/365 DAYS | ENSEMBLE | CENTER THEATRE GROUP |
| STICKFLY | TAYLOR | McCARTER THEATRE, THE MATRIX |
| RADIO GOLF (AUGUST WILSON) | MAME | THE GOODMAN THEATRE, HUNTINGTON |
| BULRUSHER | BULLRUSHER | PORTLAND CENTER STAGE |
| FUCKING A (SUSAN LORI PARKS) | FIRST LADY | THE PUBLIC NY/ANSPACHER THEATRE |
| JITNEY (AUGUST WILSON) | RENA | OFF BROADWAY, BALTIMORE CENTER STAGE, HUNTINGTON THEATRE, GOODMAN THEATRE, MARK TAPER FORUM, GEVA, STUDIO ARENA |
TRAINING AND SKILLS
BFA~CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE
THE CHICAGO ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS
AWARDS
NAACP, OVATION, ADELCO OBIE, DRAMA DESK
SKILLS
VOCALIST, YOGA, COMBAT
