CHERISE JOY THOMPSON
- NON-UNION
Résumé Print Résumé
FILM | ||
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Bafia |
Lead |
Marcus Carothers |
Je Vais Asier Cet Homme |
Lead |
Alejandro Castillo |
Triumph |
Lead |
BNO Productions |
Bitter |
Lead |
Marco Richard |
THEATER | ||
Mama’s Curse of the Corner Blues |
Lead |
Mary Q. Angel |
For Colored Girls Who Considered Suicide [….] |
Lead |
Patrick Santoro |
Dreamgirls |
Lead |
Thornridge Theater Club |
Medea |
Chorus |
Thornridge Theater Club |
The Colored Museum |
Lead |
Thornridge Theater Club |
Twilight Zone |
Lead |
The Agape Players |
A Christmas Story – The Nativity |
Lead |
The Agape Players |
TELEVISION | ||
The Awakening |
Principle - Feature |
Holywood Productions |
Education | ||
Doctorate of Education - Higher Education Administration |
Governors State University |
University Park, IL |
Master of Arts - English |
Governors State University |
University Park, IL |
Master of Business Administration |
Governors State University |
University Park, IL |
Bachelor of Arts - English/Psychology |
Governors State University |
University Park, IL |
Training | ||
Acting for Film |
Blue Door Collective |
Chicago, IL |
Film Acting |
SpeakTV Studios |
Chicago, IL |
Introduction to Shakespeare Theater |
Governors State University |
University Park, IL |
Introduction to Theater |
Governors State University |
University Park, IL |
SKILLS | ||
Band Leader - Vocalist |
The Rock & Soul Band |
Chicago, IL |
Adjunct English Professor |
GSU/PSC/City Colleges |
Chicago/University Park |
PMP - Project Management Professional |
Chicago, IL |
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Executive Leadership Experience |
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Physical Characteristics / Measurements |
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Height: 5'10" |
Weight: 170 lbs |
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Band Leader, Executive Leadership, PMP, Professor - English, Vocalist, Aerobics, Kick Boxing, Kickboxing, Tennis, Yoga, Dance Modern, Improvisation, Piano, Singer, Vocal Range: Alto, Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano, Voiceover
Dr. Cherise Joy Thompson is a Chicago-based actor known for her commanding presence, emotional depth, and grounded authenticity. She has led multiple film and television projects, including The Awakening and BAFIA, and brings strong theatrical training to every role. With formal film and voice training and a professional music background, she excels as authority figures, complex professionals, and women navigating transformation.