Akilah, born and raised in the Star City, was born to be a star! She has always been a performer whether at work or with some of the acting guilds of  Roanoke City. Akilah has done a great deal of productions with Opera Roanoke including “Sweeney Todd”, “Carmen” and “The Pirates of Penzance.” She’s performed with Showtimers in “Rent” and “Amen Corner.” She has performed with Virginia Children’s Theatre in “The Addams Family”, “Madagascar” and “James and the Giant Peach.” Her latest show was "Song of Mark" with Logos Theatricus for the second go round! Akilah is looking forward to making her debut with Mill Mountain Theatre and many more to come!