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“BIRDIE”

First ever recurring role in the first season of Walker: Independence (Windy) on The CW, episodes 104 and 105.

Rehearsing the big dance number for Windy episode 104.

Fun fact: I was sent the dance for this episode two days before I was supposed to be on set to have a “show-n-tell for my director, and I was only scheduled one rehearsal a couple hours before with the rest of the girls, so I learned the dance all on my own the day I got it!

Hair setting, tightening my “usual” dress, getting ready to head to the stage.

Waiting and playing with Katie Findlay, while they finished setting up our scene.

Again with Katie Findlay— so funny and down to earth!

All smiles with the incomparable Mark Sheppard, and my sister RaSandra, after I wrapped episode 104 in Santa Fe, NM.

Looking good before a long day of filming the shootout scene in 105.

Set photo with series leads Kat McNamara and Katie Findlay.

“KENDALL”

Last looks for Big Sky episode 302, “The Woods are Lovely, Dark and Deep,” on ABC!

With the beautifully badass Kylie Bunbury after I wrapped.

With Marla and the lovely DeDee Pfeiffer after shooting our scene in 302.

That’s a wrap!

“KENDALL”

Fun fact: I actually shot a scene for the season 3 premiere of Big Sky, “Do You Love an Apple,” that didn’t end up airing. Technically this would have been my first recurring role (on network tv), but still a victory and experience I am grateful for!

In makeup with Candace Michelle for 301.

With the beautiful soul, Sherrire, getting last looks on my hair for Big Sky 301.

With my “bff” Marla Robinson, shooting after shooting in Las Vegas, New Mexico.

With the awesome Zach Tinker after shooting our scene that was cut from 301.

My amazingly sweet and supportive hair team: Sherrire and Joann!

“XJ210”

A student filmed SAG-short mockumentary about an alien who crash-lands on Earth and finds her place working in film. (Taken at the premiere at The Guild Cinema)

This was my first lead role as the title character!

This role heavily relied on physical comedy, as well as improvisation.

“ARACELI”

Meow Wolf Denver: Convergence Station.

It took over an hour in makeup, to transform in to the High Priestess of Eemia.

This was my first role doing SFX, shooting photos for marketing and other supplemental media, and automated dialogue replacement (ADR).

“Wife”

Roswell, New Mexico- 308- “Free Your Mind” (The CW).

After years of training, auditioning, and in the midst of the pandemic, I finally booked and filmed my first co-star role on cable TV!

Flashing back to 1970-something.

Fast Color

Standing-in for lead Gugu Mbatha-Raw. She was so kind and amazing to watch work and learn from! Fun Fact: Gugu and I were practically twins at the beginning of production. By this final day, it was clear who had seen more sun!

With the writer and director of Fast Color, Julia Hart, at the Fast Color wrap party!

RaShayla and RaSandra with the incomparable Loraine Toussaint at the Fast Color wrap Party.

With Julia and her husband, writer and producer Jordan Horowitz.

With cinematographer Michael Fimognari. Fun Fact: there was an audtion-like process and camera test to stand-in for Gugu. I’m grateful to Michael for choosing me for the job!

(L-R) Jordan Horowitz, RaShayla, RaSandra, and Julia Hart.

With the amazing hair and makeup team of Fast Color (Seven, Shannon and Victor; missing is Scott), and Amanda, Lorraine’s stand-in.

Midnight, Texas Season 1 Wrap Party

RaSandra and me with beautiful Parisa Fitz-Henley, who sis stood in for.

Cheesin with Peter Mensah at the Midnight, Texas wrap party!

Taking a break from the dance floor with the lovely Arielle Kebbel!

On set, standing in for Belina Logan on Midnight, Texas.

Godless

On the set of Netflix’s Godless, fresh out of makeup.

On the set of Godless with my “husband.”

A Seat At The Table

BTS of Solange Knowles, “Don’t Touch My Hair.” Fun Fact: this was one of the first productions we work on, and was shot at our alma mater, Texas Tech! Shot by Carlotta Guererra.