BLAKE DUPREE (any pronouns) is a dynamic singer, actor, and host with a passion for storytelling and captivating audiences. With roots in Chicago’s vibrant arts scene, Blake has delivered standout performances, including portraying Dontrell in Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea at the Pegasus Theatre in 2024. Blake’s film career continues to gain momentum, with a role in Move Ya Body: The Birth of House, directed by Elegance Bratton, premiering at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival. Blake’s theater accolades include working in Grandma’s Jukebox, directed by Michelle Renee Bester, which earned them two nominations: the Bill Bojangles Best Supporting Actor in a Musical at the 2022 Black Theater Arts Alliance Awards and Outstanding Ensemble at the 2022 African American Arts Alliance Awards. Blake is grateful to make Three Little Birds his first experience with the Young People’s Theater in Chicago. During this project, they gained a profound understanding of Jamaica’s rich history and the enduring legacy of the Marley family.

WINTER OLAMINA (they/them) is a Chicago-based artist and educator. Past performance credits Include Little Women (Seattle Repertory Theater)  1919 (Steppenwolf Theater Company) She Loves Me (Blank Theater Company) Hedwig, A Christmas Carol, West Side Story, (Milwaukee Rep) Matilda, Romeo And Juliet, And A Midnight Cry (First Stage) Legally Blonde (Theater West) The Wiz, Godspell (Hope Summer Repertory Theater). The Nerd (Timberlake Playhouse) Winter holds their MM in Music Theater Pedagogy from Carthage College. @Olawintermint 

BRYAN NICHOLAS CARTER (he/him) is thrilled to be making his Young People's Theatre of Chicago debut in this production. THEATRE: Kid Prince & Pablo and Middle Passage (Lifeline Theatre); The Left Hand of Darkness (Chicago International Puppet Theatre/La MaMa Experimental Theatre New York); Champion (Lyric Opera of Chicago); The Salon (Black Ensemble Theatre); Dontrell Who Kissed the Sea (Pegasus Theatre Chicago); The Long Christmas Dinner (TUTA Theatre); FILM: Dream Boy, The Wait We Carry, Freight, Death Fest 3000, Raffle; WEB SERIES: Tori & Carmen and The Life and Times of a Unicorn. Carter received a National  Kennedy Center Honor in 2020 for “Best Actor in an Outstanding Role” as Nat Turner in Nat Turner in Jerusalem (UW Oshkosh). Carter is an alumnus of The School at Steppenwolf and holds his B.A. in Political Science. Stay connected with his work at “bryannicholascarter.com”.

BRYNNE LONDON (she/her) is so excited to be a part of Three Little Birds. She is a Southside Chicago native who studied Musical Theater at Columbia College Chicago. Credits include Ragtime, Once on This Island, and Debaters (Short Film). Thank you to all my family and friends and of course, All glory to God! Follow me: @brynne.london 

SONIA GOLDBERG (she/they) is a performer, writer, educator, and a proud Chicago native. Recent acting credits include Corduroy, Twelfth Night (SITC), Measure for Measure (Chicago Shakespeare Theater), Into the Woods, American Psycho (Kokandy Productions), Pippin (Music Theater Works), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Oak Park Festival Theatre) and Once Upon a Mattress (Theo - Jeff Award Nomination for Best Performer in a Principal Role). Regionally, she toured King Lear and Twelfth Night with Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. As a writer, her TYA choose-your-own-adventure play Think Fast, Jordan Chase! had its World Premiere in 2023 at Filament Theatre. Sonia was a finalist for Definition Theatre’s New Play Commission, Amplify (Series 4). She is a teaching artist with Court Theatre, Chicago Children’s Theatre, and PlayMakers Lab. They’ve studied at Butler University, LAMDA, and The Moscow Art Theatre School. Sonia is represented by Grossman & Jack Talent. www.soniagoldberg.com, IG: @soniagoldberg

MICAH MIXON (she/her) is a graduate from Columbia College Chicago with a BA in musical theater and a minor American Sign Language. This is her very first show with Young People’s Theater and she is incredibly grateful to be here. She is thankful to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, her loving parents, notable educators (especially Grace Jeong), and her extremely supportive friends for getting her here. She hopes to continually make them proud. Some of her favorite past roles include understudy for the Armelia McQueen and Nell Carter tracks in Drury Lane’s Production of Ain’t Misbehavin’, Sketch Comedian in Final Girlies and Final Girlies (Director’s Cut) at iO theater, and Sketch Comedian in It’s Giving Thanks at iO theater. You can find her on instagram @micahmixon.

RAYVEN CRAFT (she/her) is thrilled to understudy Three Little Birds at Young People's Theatre of Chicago. Favorite credits: A Christmas Carol (Milwaukee Rep), Bobo The Bully (Black Ensemble Theatre), and Cinderella: The Real Story (playwright debut, Theatrical Rights Worldwide). Rayven gives thanks to God for endowing her with her gifts and sends all her love to family and friends! @theryvn 

LARON JONES (he/him) is an accomplished singer, performer, and Chicago native whose talent and passion for music stem from his Gospel roots, having grown up singing in church alongside his family of vocalists. With a rich, soulful sound and an undeniable stage presence, LaRon has carved out a dynamic career in entertainment.He has had the honor of dancing for Kanye West and sharing his vocal artistry by opening for R&B sensation Sevyn Streeter. His extensive experience as a performer includes being a part of numerous productions at the Black Ensemble Theater, where his versatility as an artist shines through. A powerhouse R&B vocalist with a background in show choir, theater, and live showcases, LaRon’s deep connection to music and performance continues to captivate audiences. Whether on stage or in the studio, LaRon J. remains committed to sharing his passion and inspiring others through the universal language of music.

TAFADZWA DIENER (she/her) Is thrilled to be joining the YPT fam! Chicago credits include A Christmas Carol ’23 & ’24 (Goodman Theatre) Sound of Music, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Marriott Theatre); Anything Goes (Porchlight Music Theatre); Rock of Ages (Mercury Theater); 1919 (Steppenwolf Theatre);  An Educated Guess(Definition Theatre); Twelfth Night: Shakespeare in the City (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre) Regional: Ragtime, Pirates of Penzance (Utah Shakespeare Festival) TV: Chicago PD. She is represented by Big Mouth Talent.