Talli Basile (she/they) is a Black-biracial actor from Washington, D.C. She attended Duke Ellington School of the Arts, where her pursuit of a career in theater began. Growing up, Talli trained as a singer and dancer. It wasn’t until theater was introduced as advocacy that it became their calling. As an artist, Talli wants to get their hands dirty. They want to use their craft to shift the social paradigm, give voice to underrepresented communities, and spark long needed, societal change. She loves a challenge and will take on bold projects, especially if they scare her. Some of their Rutgers Theatre Company credits include: Lady Macbeth in Macbeth, Jackie in Mauritius, and Angelo in Comedy of Errors. Talli is thrilled to be entering the industry and hopes to have a long-lasting career chock-full of joy and contribution.