INDUSTRY EXPERTISE & CARE
At Cherry Stars Stage & Screen School, our team of professional creatives bring industry experience, passion and care to every class.
We’re proud to create an environment where young performers are nurtured, challenged and inspired, while learning from teachers who bring real-world experience from across the performing arts and creative industries.
Sharon Cherry Ballard
Sharon is the founder of Cherrystars Stage and Screen School, which she has proudly led for the past 15 years. She also founded the Cherrystars Agency, representing talented young performers working in TV, film, commercials and theatre. As an actress, she has worked with major broadcasters including the BBC, ITV, Amazon and Netflix, and performed on renowned stages from the West End to international tours to Shakespeare’s Globe. As a writer and producer, Sharon is currently creating original work for both stage and screen. She is also the founder of SASA, a new creative AI platform supporting the next generation of young talent.
Tom Hinchcliffe
Tom trained at the BRIT School and Guildford School of Acting and has worked professionally across theatre, television and digital production. His creativity spans directing, producing and content creation, with recent work including projects in the beauty and fashion industries.
Charlotte Ralph-Indarsingh
Shaka Kalokoh
Shaka trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and is a multi-disciplinary creative working across acting, writing and production. His work spans screen, stage and creative development, with credits ranging from the West End to the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Simone Dacres
Simone trained in Applied Theatre at the BRIT School for two years, then continued her studies at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, earning a BA (Hons) degree in Contemporary Performance Practice. She has worked with the Orange Tree Theatre as an assistant facilitator and has taught Early Stages throughout her studies. Simone brings creativity, warmth and clarity to her sessions, helping our youngest performers shine.
Renette Wesley
Renette trained at the BRIT School for four years, where she was part of Khronos Girls Company, before graduating with a degree in Dance from the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA). She was selected for the National Youth Dance Company and performed on the main stage at Sadler’s Wells in 2020. Since graduating, Renette has worked as a professional dancer with artists including Busta Rhymes, Rita Ora and Anne-Marie. Her teaching brings passion, discipline and inspiration to every session.
Inez Solomon-Gardner
Angelina Miller
Angelina graduated from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama with a BA (Hons) in Drama, Applied Theatre and Education.
She spent the past year back home in America, teaching at Friends Academy and performing in productions at Theatre Three. She is currently studying for a Master’s in Musical Theatre at Mountview.
Alongside her professional training and performance work, Angelina is passionate about teaching and creating an energetic, welcoming environment where young performers can build confidence and develop their skills.
Nagnouma Condé
Teaching Assistant and Social Media Manager
Sharon is the founder of Cherrystars Stage and Screen School, which she has proudly led for the past 15 years. She also founded the Cherrystars Agency, representing talented young performers working in TV, film, commercials and theatre. As an actress, she has worked with major broadcasters including the BBC, ITV, Amazon and Netflix, and performed on renowned stages from the West End to international tours to Shakespeare’s Globe. As a writer and producer, Sharon is currently creating original work for both stage and screen. She is also the founder of SASA, a new creative AI platform supporting the next generation of young talent.
Savannah Campbell Laval
Teaching Assistant (Early Stages 4–7)
Sharon is the founder of Cherrystars Stage and Screen School, which she has proudly led for the past 15 years. She also founded the Cherrystars Agency, representing talented young performers working in TV, film, commercials and theatre. As an actress, she has worked with major broadcasters including the BBC, ITV, Amazon and Netflix, and performed on renowned stages from the West End to international tours to Shakespeare’s Globe. As a writer and producer, Sharon is currently creating original work for both stage and screen. She is also the founder of SASA, a new creative AI platform supporting the next generation of young talent.
Savannah trained as a child at Cherry Stars Stage and Screen School and has since returned to support the next generation of young performers as a teaching assistant. She has worked professionally on screen and is currently training as an actor at LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art). Savannah brings care, relatability and insight to her sessions with our youngest students.
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