Meet the wonderfully talented Pure cast!

Mikayla LaShae Bartholomew as Celeste

There is something to being black, to being womxn and to taking up space, so that those around you and after you may do the same. It is a form of activism that can never be denied and it is one of the undeniable truths laid out in Pure.

Mikayla LaShae Bartholomew received her BFA in Theatre from Virginia Commonwealth University. Aside from Pure, Mikayla recently starred alongside Will Smith in the Warner Bros. Studios film, King Richard, in the role of Tunde Price, the eldest sister of Venus and Serena Williams. She also is an extraordinary activist working closely with The Broadway Advocacy Coalition to help effect change within the arts.

Her additional credits include “Bayano” (National Black Theatre) “Babes in the Woods” (Signature Theatre), “A Doll’s House Part 2” (Maltz Jupiter Theatre), “LORDES” (New Ohio Theatre), “The Cherry Orchard," “The Gift That Aches”, and “The Code” for CBS. She endlessly thanks her family, friends, God, A3 Artists, AEA, and SAG.

JACOB DANIEL SMITH as amir

Jacob Daniel Smith is a Detroit native and a blessed 2020 graduate of The Juilliard School.

Growing up in the Black churches of Detroit, and with both his Mother and Father being in public speakers, Jacob unashamedly found his voice in all facets of storytelling. Jacob recently worked on the legendary Jeremy O'Harris' production for Garage Magazine entitled, A Cakewalk. He is currently in rehearsals for The New York Theater Workshops' Production of "On Sugarland."

His training credits include Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit, The Sundance Institute Theatre Labs, The British Academy of Dramatic Arts, Daniel Day Lewis' Masterclass, and 48 Hours In: Detroit.

Jacob is grateful to share that Pure is his first-ever short film and he thanks Natalie Harris and the passionate cast & crew for providing a fearless and brave space. 

JOSCA MOORE as joy

Josca Moore is a 2020 graduate of The NYU Tisch School of the Arts with a B.F.A. in Drama. They currently work as a model signed to STATE Management in New York City.

During their time at NYU, Josca performed in several plays like Crave and The Colored Museum. They also starred in Natalie's first student short film, Metamorphosis, in 2018.

In addition to acting and modeling, Josca is a trained ballet and modern dancer. They have worked with legends such as Debbie Allen, Lisa Simone (Daughter of Nina Simone), Sting, and Paul Simon.