Cherish Monique Duke

Cherish Monique Duke, is an actress best known for her roles on "Black-ish," "Pearson," "Jane the Virgin," "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders," and more. Her ability to move effortlessly from comedy to drama has made her a stand out on TV and in the LA/NYC Theater scene.

Cherish Monique developed a love of acting in the D.C. area where she was born and raised. She attended NYU'S Tisch School of the Arts and studied classical acting at the prestigious 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.  At New York University alone, she received The Lee Strasberg Centennial Scholarship, the Tisch School of the Arts Dean Scholarship, and the highest achievement for a NYU Grad, the esteemed Founders Day Award.