About
Taaj Bowers is an actor from New Jersey and a current student in the MFA Classical and Contemporary Text program at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. She holds a dual Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Philosophy, and these studies deeply inform her approach to acting, enabling her to bring nuance, complexity, and emotional truth to her work. Passionate about telling diverse stories, particularly those that center LGBTQIA+ experiences and underrepresented voices, she is committed to creating performances that are authentic, resonant, and impactful.
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 Get Me (Royal Conservatoire of Scotland – On the Verge Festival)
Babel, (Royal Conservatoire of Scotland – On the Verge Festival)
The Underground, (Amazon Prime)