Bilkis Shinaba

Bilkis was born in Nigeria. Grew up in the United States. Started her acting career professionally in 2011 with few short films. Her love for acting started in 7th grade in theater class. Bilkis has love for singing and performing and continues as she released her first single "Green Light" under her artist name Bili B. Enjoys making music, painting, and being innovative with technology. Moved to the United States with her parents and siblings in early 1999 living in New York. In late 2000 her father moved to the whole family to Ohio for a better job opportunity. Bilkis developed her love for theatre in middle school in Ohio and always involved in sports especially track and field. She was very active and also was in choir and orchestra. In high school she played the violin for years, joined the soccer team, track team and cross country. She was one of the best athlete in school. Her father saw how talented his daughter was and decided to enroll her for acting and modeling class in early 2004. Her love for acting and modeling became a favorite. She starred in her first theater performance as lead role in Princess Brandan in 2013. Has been working and perfecting her craft ever since. Resides in Atlanta Georgia with her family now married and has a son. Bilkis has since been in short films, theater, fashion shows and top billed movies and a recording performing artist.