Karimah Westbrook, a talented up-and-coming actress has made the leap from an aspiring Chicago actress to one of Hollywood's most promising.After packing her bags and moving to Los Angeles the actress has worked ever since. She landed her very first audition on the Stephen Bochco now defunct drama, City of Angels. Other shows on which she guest-starred include the Emmy nominated drama ER, Without A Trace, In Justice, The District, (for which her performance was submitted for an NAACP Image Award nomination), 10-8, Strong Medicine and That's Life to name a few. She also had recurring roles on hit shows such as Mad TV, Moesha and the hit UPN comedy Girlfriends.Her movie credits now includes Sony Classics critically acclaimed feature Baadasssss!, which was nominated for three Independent Spirit Awards and one NAACP nomination. The Tenants opposite Dylan McDermott and Snoop Dogg, American Fusion where she speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese, and Knuckle Sandwich with Morgan Fairchild.Ms. Westbrook talents and credits also extend to writing and producing. A firm believer in creating her own opportunities, Karimah wrote and produced a short drama with producing partner Erin Norman entitled "Best Kept Secret" in which they also star in.Just as Karimah finds it essential to explore every aspect of her talent, she also believes in giving back. The young thespian also dedicates her spare time to a couple of organizations. She has served as a Mentor for "A Place Called Home," a youth center in South Central LA that helps inner city children and young adults find their dreams and lead a more self-reliant life. She's also dedicated time to the Union Rescue Mission, a program which embraces the urban poor with the compassion, giving hope for a changed life.Whether she is writing, rehearsing, or entertaining, this gifted actress has a powerful and captivating way of delivering a performance. She developed a passion for entertaining at an early age. After falling in love with the theater, Karimah realized she had a strong desire to act and decided to pursue a career. She attended The Academy of Dramatic Arts and has studied with teachers such as: Richard Lawson, Tony Greco, John Kirby, and film star Art Evans.Karimah Westbrook is a name to watch for. She will be the next BAADA$#@^* to hit the movie industry by storm.
