Cherish Monique Duke

Cherish Monique Duke, is an actress best known for her roles on shows like "Black-ish" "Jane the Virgin" and "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders." Her ability to move effortlessly from comedy to drama has made her a stand out in TV and the Broadway stage. Cherish Monique grew up in the D.C. area where she was born and raised and attended NYU'S Tisch School of the Arts, where she studied at the Lee Strasberg Institute and the Stonestreet Film/TV Institute. She also studied classical acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) in London, England. From an early age Cherish has dedicated herself to the craft of acting and received several awards for her efforts. Including 1st place in D.C. area, 3rd place in the state of VA and 13th place in the Nation for her Forensics pieces. As well as recognition for her scholarship and talent at New York University through The Lee Strasberg Centennial Scholarship, Tisch School of the Arts Dean Scholarship, and the prestigious Founders Day Award.