About
Taaj Bowers is a queer actress and filmmaker from New Jersey. She is interested in psychological storytelling, character-driven work, LGBTQIA+ stories, and exploring identity. Taaj holds a dual Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Philosophy. She carries a quiet love for the weird, the unique, and the unexpected moments where life feels slightly off center. Her work spans stage and screen as an actor, writer, and film maker.
Bio
Height: 5’3
Playing Age Range: 18-35
Nationality: Black/African American
Visa Status: UK Work Visa Application in progress
Scholarships/Awards: RCS Scholarship
Skills
Accents: American (Standard)*, American (Midwest), American (Southern), American (California), RP
Languages: English, Spanish (beginner)
Dance: Contemporary Choreography, High-Hop Choreography
Movement: Ewan Downie and Anna Porubcansky (Company of Wolves), Viewpoints, Alexander Technique
Previous Training/Qualifications: Arts High School (Drama- Meisner Technique), UPAC- Stanislavski and Michael Chekhov Training, Sketch/Improv (The Pit, NYC), BA in Psychology- William Paterson University, BA in Philosophy- William Paterson University
Other: Yoga, Track & Field (distance), Swimming (freestyle), Rollerblading, Bike Riding, Hiking, Hula Hoop, Screenwriter (You Get Me, 2025), Voiceover, Driving License (USA), Directing, Devising, Hairstyling, Makeup Artistry
*Denotes high proficiency or native accent
Theatre Credits
Julius Caesar (scene sharing), (Shakespeare’s Globe)
King Lear, (Royal Conservatoire of Scotland)
Feelgood, (Royal Conservatoire of Scotland)
TV/Film Credits
You Know Who (Royal Conservatoire of Scotland – Emergence Festival)
Unicorn (Royal Conservatoire of Scotland – Emergence Festival)
You Get Me (Royal Conservatoire of Scotland – On the Verge Festival)
Babel, (Royal Conservatoire of Scotland – On the Verge Festival)
The Underground, (Amazon Prime)