Bio
Linda-Ray Ndlovu is a Leeds based actress, artist, producer, and activist. She was born in Zimbabwe and grew up as a British citizen raised in Manchester and South Africa. Linda-Ray is currently in her final year of her BA Acting degree at Leeds Conservatoire. As well as taking on professional roles within the theatre and entertainment industry for her final year she will be Assistant Directing Twelfth Night. She will also be performing in this production before playing Zodwa in Boys Will Be Boys. She spent her second year in professional work with children’s theatre companies in Leeds and creating opportunities and community-based projects with local artists. During her first year, Linda-Ray launched her music career as a female artist and rapper, which sparked her love for directing and music. Overall, she is a passionate artist and advocate for young artists, marginalised groups and communities.
Credits
NELL GWYNN, 2021, Stage, Louise de Kérouaille, Leeds Conservatoire, Amy Burns Walker
SECRET SILVER SCREEN SOCIETY, 2022, Event, Gaia, Tutti Frutti, Wendy Harris
THE REVENGERS, 2022, Pantomime, Madam Malevolent, Wrongsemble, Richard Priestly
TWELFTH NIGHT, 2022, Stage, Assistant Director, Leeds Conservatoire & Leeds Playhouse, Alex Ferris
Skills
Music & Dance: African Dance-Contemporary, Alto, Choreography, Commercial Dance, Contemporary Singing, Dance (general), Pop Singing, R & B Singing, Rap, Sight-Reading, Singer-Songwriter, Singing (general), Songwriter
Accents: South African*, American-Standard, French, London
Performance: Actor-Singer, Children's Theatre, Physical Theatre, Presenting, Recording Artist, TV Presenting, Voice Over, Voice Over + Home Studio
Sports: Athletics, Basketball, Discus, Football, Javelin, Netball, Swimming
Other: Artist (Oils/Oil Pastels), Artistic Director, Drama Coach (professional), Lyricist, Painting, Podcaster, Producer (professional)
