Fort Valley's Own Karan Kendrick: Acting, Dance, Education, Enrichment

Known for her strength, grace, intensity and finesse, Ms. Kendrick brings a truth to each role that is riveting and undeniable.

This accomplished actress has starred opposite Ruby Dee in the acclaimed St. Lucy's Eyes at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, and worked with such notable directors as Gary Ross, Peter Hedges, Kenny Leon, Tom McLoughlin, Regina Taylor, and Debbie Allen.

Her film and television work includes the upcoming features The Hunger Games, Parental Guidance opposite Billy Crystal, and Little Red Wagon (2012); The Wronged Man opposite Julia Ormond, Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleading Scandal, Drop Dead Diva, Army Wives (Lifetime Television) and Tyler Perry's House of Payne, as well as the Peter Hedges directed The Odd Life of Timothy Green (2012).

Ms. Kendrick spends her time off-camera giving back to her community via The Kendrick Academy - www.KendrickAcademy.com