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Biography

Telishia is actress turned playwright and producer of the Gospel Musical play, "Wake Up". The show received rave reviews and awards during it's travels. The show starred actor Carl Anthony Payne, best know for his role as "Cole" on the TV show "Martin." The cast also included Ron Banks, of the legendary R & B group The Dramatics, Gospel artists, Deitrick Haddon, Damita Haddon, and Marcus Cole. Telishia also wrote the follow up play, Wake Up 2, which starred gospel artist Antwan Stanley. That show also earned her a "Woman of the Year" award from Just for Her Magazine. The video version of the show was also reviewed by highly acclaimed director John Singleton who gave it much praise. Telishia also added comedy to her list of work including the comedy musical play "Hair Weave." The cast included some very talented comedians including Mike Epps, Zooman, and Foolish. Telishia 's son Kendre Berry appeared in numerous movies and TV shows including the movie Searching For David’s Heart and numerous TV show's including, ER, Cold Case, One on One, Lincoln Heights as well as the role of "Durell" on the HBO show "Six Feet Under" and most recently the role of "Jabari" on the popular TV show Girlfriends.

Inspiration

Personal experiences