Shemika Renee is a historical interpreter\ , an award-nominated and winning actress (WATCH Award nominee 2015 and Fir st Qtr Winner Enginuity Film Festival 2017)\, and an award-winning makeup artist (WATCH Awards 2013 and Clifton Film Celebration 2017). After servin g in the Air Force for 5 1/2 years\, this former officer decided to pursue her dreams of being on stage.
\nIn addition to being the Outreach S pecialist at The National Colonial Farm in Accokeek\, MD\, bringing to lif e the story of Cate Sharper\, an enslaved woman in the 18th century\, and advocating for telling the truth about our nation&rsquo\;s history. She al so travels to schools throughout Maryland\, bringing more famous historica l figures to life. \; Previously\, she worked with Sotterley in &ldquo \;The Choice&rdquo\;\, and in February 2020\, she portrayed Harriet Tubman at The Capitol Building in honor of Harriet Tubman Day\, sponsored by Vic e President Kamala Harris. In 2019\, she wrote and starred in her one-woma n show\, &ldquo\;Ms. Story&rsquo\;s Living History.&rdquo\; \;
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