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Netta Walker

 

NETTA WALKER

Keisha McCalla in “All American: Homecoming”

 

In The CW’s hit series “All American: Homecoming,” Netta Walker stars as Keisha McCalla, who fought to overcome her fears, started dating Cam (Mitchell Edwards) seriously, and finally switched majors to pursue dance at Bringston. However, Keisha will have to decide if she should continue to fight for her dream when she meets a challenging professor who pushes her to her limits, making Keisha question if she has what it takes.

 

Walker is an accomplished Jeff Award-winning actress and multidisciplinary artist, best known for her work in “Yen” (Raven Theatre, Chicago; Jeff Award for Best Supporting Performer). She is an ensemble member at the multiple Jeff Award-winning Sideshow Theatre Company, with other notable theatre credits including “The Goodman,” “Steppenwolf,” “Victory Gardens,” “The Gift Theatre” and “Milwaukee Rep.” In 2019, she was recognized as one of Chicago Times’ “Hot New Faces.”

 

Walker is also known for her supporting role in the indie film “Come As You Are” (SXSW, Cannes) opposite Hayden Szeto and Gabourey Sidibe.

 

She is also known for her roles on the “All American,” “The Big Leap,” and “Chicago Fire.”

 

Walker currently splits her time between Los Angeles and Chicago.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 2022