Jahlani Knorren - (actra)

Raised by the love and kindness of a strong black mother, Jahlani was first exposed to theatre through his mom’s love of Shakespeare. He was more formally introduced to the stage while in his third year of sociology at the University of Saskatchewan. Athlete turned actor, Jahlani has recently graduated from Concordia University with a BFA in theatre. Blackout marks Jahlani’s professional debut in the Montréal theatre scene.

When he’s not acting he writes poems, reads comics, listens to audiobooks and enjoys discovering new music.His biggest inspirations include Malcolm X, Denzel Washington, James Baldwin, Maya Angelou and most importantly his Mom.