Shanice Shantay

Shanice Shantay, born July 9, 1996, out in Rahway, New Jersey—yeah, the Jersey suburbs can produce some serious talent—has made her mark on screen with a vibe that’s hard to pin down but impossible to ignore. She’s not your cookie-cutter actress, either. You might’ve first caught her in “The Wiz Live!” back in 2015, where she brought a fresh energy that had people talking. I mean, live musicals are chaos, right? But she handled it with this cool confidence, not missing a beat. Fast forward a bit and she pops up in “Perfect Harmony” in 2019, which, let’s be real, was a hidden gem for anyone into quirky, small-town comedies with a musical twist. She fit right in, blending humor and heart in a way that made her stand out—never just another face in the crowd. There’s something about the way she delivers a line, like she’s letting you in on an inside joke, even when the script is dead serious. And now, “The Six Triple Eight” (2024) is on her list, diving into a chunk of history that a lot of folks never learned about in school. This film is all about the all-Black, all-female battalion in World War II—a story that honestly should’ve been told ages ago. Shanice steps into this role with a mix of grit and warmth, showing off her range. She’s got that rare spark, you know? Someone who can do drama and still keep it real. Just saying, keep an eye on her—she’s only getting started.