CHERISE JOY THOMPSON - NON-UNION

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FILM

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

Executive Leadership Experience

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.

Physical Characteristics / Measurements

Height: 5'10"

Weight: 170 lbs

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