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	Cheril N. Clarke Playwright and Producer Raised in Miami and now living in southern New Jersey, Cheril N. Clarke is the author of five novels, "Foundations: A Novel of New Beginnings" (2001), "Different Trees from the Same Root" (2003), "Intimate Chaos" (2005), "Tainted Destiny" (2006), "Losing Control" (2009) and three plays, "Intimate Chaos," "Tainted Destiny," and "Asylum." She has been featured in Curve Magazine, the nation's best selling lesbian magazine, The Princeton Packet, Philadelphia Gay News (PGN), About.com, Out IN Jersey, EURweb.com, Burlington County Times, Phillyburbs.com, 247gay.com, Femmenoinre.net, Sistah2Sistah Magazine, Clik Magazine as well as Crain's New York Business newspaper, among others. Her opinion columns have been featured by the National Coalition of Black Justice. Clarke has also published poems, short stories and reviews of hip-hop spoken word theater in various literary magazines. Her editorial work has appeared in About Magazine, GayWired.com and on 247gay.com. Clarke was a keynote speaker at an A frican Asian Latina Lesbians United conference and has performed at events organized by African American Lesbians United for Societal Change.


	Kash Goins Director Kash Goins is a Delaware resident who was born and raised in South Philly as the youngest of five boys. He has always had a penchant for acting and producing plays, evident by the improv skits and impromptu plays he would "produce" on the streets of Point Breeze and Moore with family and friends as a grade school attendant. He didn't pursue his first formal acting experience until he was a sophomore at Lincoln University landing a role as George Murchinson in "Raisin in the Sun." In his very next campus production he landed the lead in “River Niger,” a part created by his theatrical idol James Earl Jones. After graduation he was fortunate to gain work as a member of the Freedom Theatre Rep, where he was directed by mentor Walter Dallas in “Sparkle,” The Musical,” “Lazarus,” “Unstoned,” and “The Bluest Eye.” In 2008, Kash founded GoKash Productions and has mounted two plays, the 2009 NYC Downtown Urban Theatre Festival Best Play winner “VI Degrees” and the hilarious comedy “Man, I Shoulda Put A Ring On It!” He has also been seen as Walter Lee in Stagecrafter’s “Raisin in the Sun” and Reuben Tate in Allens Lane’s “Zooman And The Sign.” Kash thanks GOD for continued opportunities for creative expression and is ever so thankful for this magnificent journey with Iron Age! Most recently, Kash has starred in “The Life of John Henry” by Chris Braak. He is looking forward to bringing his artistic vision to Clarke's, "Intimate Chaos."


	Tiffany Barrett Sadira A graduate of Temple University Theater program, Tiffany Barrett has cut her teeth in every facet of media. Her Theater credits include “Jitney” (Rena) at the inaugural August Wilson Play Festival, and the Philadelphia premiere of “A Lesson Before Dying” (Vivian Baptiste). Barrett has also enjoyed performing in Euripides' “The Bacchi” (Maenad), “Valley Song” (Veronica), “A Raisin in the Sun” (Ruth) and Shakespeare's “Macbeth” (Lady Macbeth). New plays have included, “Black Harlem,” “The Preyer,” “Pigtails and Babydolls,” “Sisters Speak,” “Emotional Reactions,” and, since its premier, “Intimate Chaos.” Her television credits have included “The Wire” and “The Tyra Banks Show” as well as several commercial spots. Barrett also serves as a teaching artist to both Interact Theater in Philadelphia, PA as well as the Philadelphia Young Playwrights.


	WALTER DeSHIELDS Devonte Walter DeShields has been performing in the theatre for most of his life. He started out in traditional venues at church and school and moved into community and collegiate theatre groups. Walter DeShields graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Theatre from Penn State University in 2004. As a vibrant theatre actor, his experience has always been anchored by a responsibility to address issues important to his history and community. In college, Walter honed his acting skills in several productions including "To Kill a Mockingbird" as Tom Robinson, "Master Harold and the Boys" as Sam, "The Lesson: A Hip Hopera" as Jamal and "Fires in the Mirror" as Minister Conrad Mohammed. Walter has performed in the greater Philadelphia and New York City areas as Black in Brittani Williams’ “Black Diamond,” as well as George Murchison in Lorraine Hansberry’s “Raisin in the Sun,” Robert E. Hayes in “The Exonerated,” as a host of characters in Paul Rudnick's "Jeffrey,” as Sean in Michelle Harper’s DZ Sides to Every Story,” and, since its premier in 2007, "Intimate Chaos." Walter is starring in the upcoming independent feature Child Support” directed by Ngozi Thomas and co-starring in “The Playstation Killed the Puppet” directed by Charles Mosley Jr. as well as “Happy Holidays” directed by Darrell Lawrence. Walter has also completed a number of other film projects including "Minor Thing," "Johnny," "Talk Show Two," "Common Bond," "Knock Em' Dead," "Mac the Charm," "In Retrospect," "One Last Dream of America," "The Stuff" and "Cover" directed by Bill Duke.


	Nicole L. Tucker Kenya Philadelphia native Nicole L. Tucker has recently starred in the stage productions of "Man I Should Have Put a Ring on It" and "Tryna To Get To Heaven On 15 Cents." She has also performed with Freedom Theater, Historic Philadelphia and has been featured in several film projects such as "Sure Looks Good," "Consequences," and the award-winning "Negro Zone Computer Love," which premiers in April 2010. Behind the scenes, Nicole enjoys working as a make-up artist. She has been the key make-up artist on feature films as well as television including BET’s The Black Carpet with Touré. In addition to her talents as an actress and make-up artist, Nicole has also done voice over work and is a hair and skin care model for QVC. She is exited to be joining the cast of “Intimate Chaos.” She thanks God for the purpose He has given her to fulfill and thanks her family and friends for pushing her to always be the best she can be.


	LEE MEKHAI Jessie Lee Mekhai is a Philadelphia native who has been working to pave her way and create a name for herself in the entertainment industry for over ten years. An experienced actress in film, television and theater, Mekhai is also currently a part of the award winning cast and featured fellow featured production of the PUTF, “VII Deadly Sins,” directed by Kash Goins. She continues to spread her wings taking on various challenging roles enabling her to stretch herself as an artist, proving that she is not limited. With her future sights set on directing and producing in film and television, Mekhai is actively pursuing roles on innovative projects with substance. She is excited to be joining the cast of "Intimate Chaos".


	Daira Guerra Stacey Daira Guerra is an ambitious and passionate actress whose desire to act was developed at an early age. Her acting credits include "God's Prayer," "Sure Looks Good," and the award-winning, "VI Degrees." She is currently finishing up a feature film entitled Freestyle Love, in which she co-stars. Daira has also acquired credits for various modeling shows and print work for several magazines. Originally from New York, she is currently a South Jersey resident who is determined to make the stage her home. Daira has several upcoming projects and is very much looking forward to being a part of the cast of “Intimate Chaos.”