Carlease Burke Biography

Fast Facts

• Earned a nomination for Best Supporting Actress by the NAACP for her performance in Boston Court's 'Romeo & Juliet․'
• Her reality solo show, 'FIFTY! It Doesn't Look This Good on Everybody' was the winner of the Actors Repertory's 2nd Annual Solo Show Festival
• Has knowledge of American Sign Language
• Graduated with a BA in Pre-Law from City College of New York
• Left New York and traveled west to join Tim Busfield's childrens company, The Fantasy Theatre
• Often casted in the role of nurse and police officer
• Hosts and produces Laugh-A-Latte stand-up comedy show in Long Beach, California
• Was encouraged to go into show business by her childhood dentist
• Enjoys walking and cycling near the ocean, trying new recipes and playing bid whist