Founder & Co-Host of The Melanated (Pod)Cast
Kendra Holloway is a New York City-based actor, writer, and content creator who has worked creatively behind the scenes for a number of media companies and notable theaters. As a performer, Kendra has appeared off-Broadway, in regional theater, and on television. Theater credits include Before It Hits Home (Billie Holiday Theatre), Stick Fly ( Meadow Brook Theatre), and Salt Pepper Ketchup (InterAct Theatre/Passage Theatre). Notable television credits include For Life (ABC), Definitely Divorcing (TVOne), and Salty Pirate (Ficto). Kendra is the recipient of the 2019 Andes Award for Favorite Female Performer in a Drama for her work at Meadow Brook Theatre. She holds a BA in Mass Media Arts from Clark Atlanta University.
Co-Host of The Melanated (Pod)Cast
Brandon Rachal is an actor and teaching artist based in Los Angeles. He specializes in applied drama, theatre games, and devised ensemble techniques to foster creative expression and storytelling with communities. Brandon has facilitated workshops and developed curriculum with The Unusual Suspects Theatre Co, About Productions, Hollywood Heart, and The Harold Robinson Foundation. As a creative writer his piece “poem to chip” was recently featured in the Fall 2020 Edition of The Level Ground Magazine. He is a graduate of the USC School of Dramatic Arts where he serves on the board of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.