Talli Basile
Talli Basile (she/they) is a Black-biracial actor from Washington, D.C. Since birth the performing arts have consumed their interests. Talli’s parents would describe their childhood as loud, musical, theatrical, and again loud!
As a quintessential “watch me” kid their mom would take them to the circus to which they’d plead throughout the performance, “Mommy when is it my turn?”. Growing up, Talli trained as a singer and dancer. Their formal acting training began at the prestigious Duke Ellington School of the Arts.
The revelation that film and theater could serve as powerful tools for advocacy crystallized their calling. In 2023, Talli graduated from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University earning their BFA Acting degree. There, they honed their craft through rigorous training in the Meisner, Williamson, and William Esper techniques.
A transformative third year studying and performing at Shakespeare’s Globe in London equipped them with the confidence to command any stage. As an artist, Talli wants to get their hands dirty. They want to use their craft to shift the social paradigm, give voice to underrepresented communities, and catalyze long-overdue societal change. Talli thrives on challenge.
They’ll take on bold projects, especially if they scare them. Talli is a comedian at heart, a physically dynamic, uniquely passionate performer who gives every character they embody a blazing inner life. Some of their Rutgers Theatre Company credits include: Lady Macbeth in Macbeth, Jackie in Mauritius, and Angelo in Comedy of Errors.
Now entering the industry, Talli is pursuing a long-lasting career chock-full of joy, play, and contribution.