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Originally from DC, Kashay Serenity has worked in fashion, modeling, and acting for over a decade. Today, she uses her expertise and industry connections to host her Connect masterclass for aspiring models and actors to network and learn from entertainment professionals.
Held September 17 in Waldorf, Maryland, the event will feature professional headshots, onsite training and feedback, modeling coaches, casting directors, photographers, filmmakers, directors and photographers from throughout the Washington metropolitan area. panel discussion will be provided.
Serenity created the event to give back to her community and protect aspiring artists and models from exploitation.
“Back in the day, when I was just starting out, I really didn’t know who to trust. “I just want to protect the flames and talents that are coming, but also let them know what to look out for.”
Serenity began her modeling journey during her freshman year of high school. Her mother enrolled her in classes led by her Barbizon Modeling, an international modeling and acting school that has been operating for over 75 years.
She continued her training after attending a modeling program in high school, learning how to walk runways, curate looks, and produce fashion shows. Later, in college, Serenity joined the professional model portfolio her website, Model Mayhem, and continued to do photography.
In 2011, Serenity was published in her first magazine, RazorsEdge. Since then she has been photographed for her Sophisticate’s Black Hair Styles and Care Guide magazine and has modeled for MODEL MODEL, Harlem 125 and Motown Tress.
Currently based in Atlanta, Serenity just finished filming the pilot for a scripted drama and comedy TV series about the lives of models behind the scenes. The show is diving into a model’s experience undocumented in her media social media, and Serenity and her team are currently in talks with television networks to get the go-ahead for the series.
Connect Masterclass attendees will have the opportunity to meet and work with model, producer and casting director Candice “CJ” Johnson, talent agency Models Inc., film director Randall Lawrence and photographer Sean Turrentine. .
Industry experts teach you how to secure an audition, design a professional website, build a portfolio, take a headshot, understand the importance of a contract, and source a talent agent and manager. teach the participants.
If you need more information and support after The Connect Masterclass, you can join Serenity for one-on-one coaching sessions. Aspiring models discover purpose and goals, grasp different types of modeling and poses, build confidence, connect with agents, and learn how to network with managers.
“I just want people to be able to network and connect with each other. Growing communities and building relationships is the whole purpose of The Connect Masterclass,” said Serenity. increase.
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