Hi, my name is Bueka Uwemedimo. I am a British,Nigerian actor, singer, writer and producer working between Washington, DC and New York City.

I relocated to the United States (US) a few years ago from London, England after a succesful theatrical career. Since then, I have been fortunate enough to have worked on some amazing projects, some of which are listed below. 

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TELEVISION:

• FBI - Guest-Star - Conflict Of Interest - Dir. Christine Swanson - CBS Studios

• Madam Secretary - Guest-Star - On Thin Ice - Dir. Felix Enriquez Alcala - CBS Studios

THEATRE:

• 12 Angry Men - Juror 11 - Fords Theatre, DC - Dir. Sheldon Epps

• Intimate Apparel - George Armstrong - Everyman Theatre, MD - Dir Tazewell Thompson

• A Raisin In The Sun - Joseph Asagai - Arena Stage, DC - Dir. Tazewell Thompson

• The Good Counselor - Ray Heffernon - 1st Stage Theatre, VA - Dir. Alex Levy

• Ruined - Fortune Mukengenshayi - Everyman Theatre, MD - Dir. Tazewell Thompson

• The Right Hand Of Fellowship - Harlan Davis - Atlus Art Center, DC - Dir. Marshall Opie

MUSICAL THEATRE:

• Guys and Dolls - Sky Masterson - Fords Theatre, DC - Dir. Peter Flynn

• Jubilee - Greene Evans - Arena Stage, DC - Dir. Tazewell Thompson

• The Lion King - King Mufasa - Lyceum Theatre, London West End - Dir. Julie Taymor

• Magic Of Motown - Edwin Starr - UK & EU Tour - Dir. Michael Taylor

• Dancing In The Streets - David Ruffin - EU Tour, Flying Music Group - Dir. Keith Strachan

• Sweet Soul Music - Wilson Pickett - UK Tour Flying Music Group - Dir. Keith Strachan

PRODUCTION CREDITS:

• Thoughts of a colored man - John Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th Street, NY, NY 10036 - Dir. Steve H Broadnax III - https://thoughtsofacoloredman.com

• The Piano Lesson - Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 W. 47th Street, NY, NY 10036 - Dir. Latanya Richardson Jackson - https://pianolessonplay.com

• Museum of Broadway - 145 West 45th Street, NY, NY 10036 - Co Founders - Julie Boardman, Diane Nicoletti - https://www.themuseumofbroadway.com

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

• Bowie State University - Musical Theatre Adjunct Professor - Dr Gail Medford, Department. Chairperson

• Sidwell Friends School - After Care Management - Shereen Beydoun, Lower School Principal

• Westbrook Elementary - Performing Arts Teacher - Flex Academies, Josh Chernikoff, Judy Burnell - COO

• Thomas W. Pyle Middle School - Music Theatre Teacher - Flex Academies, Josh Chernikoff, Judy Burnell - COO

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• GNVQ With Honors In Business Studies - Bromley College, England

• Voice development, Improvisation, Screen Acting - Actors Studio, London England

SPECIAL AWARDS & SKILLS:

• Helen Hayes Award Nominee

• Congratulatory Resolution from Baltimore City Councilman William “Pete” Welch

• Dialects: British, Cockney, RP, USA, Southern, Brooklyn, African Pidgin English, West Indian, Jamaican.

• Commercial List Available Upon Request.

• Fight Captain, Stage combat (hand to hand/swords), general weapons (handgun/rifle), improv (general), teleprompter, animated voice overs, driving skills (stick shift), motorcyclist, horseback riding.

"I aspire to be the best version of myself. Bear with me, I am working on it." - Bueka Uwemedimo