Cheryl Harris
CEO/Lead Instructor
Studio 27 owner, Cheryl Harris, is a multi-talented performer and also a gifted teacher, instructing both children and adults in singing, acting, performance, creative movement and improvisation.
Working with agents, producers, choreographers all around the country and internationally, Cheryl has helped develop, manage, cast, and place talent into the entertainment industry.
Cheryl is also an international vocal coach with talent that spans the globe. Her approach to vocal training is her unique development approach that includes: proper breathing techniques and knowing your airflow as well as how to manipulate your air, muscle technique that not only enhances your sound but expands your range and more with specific , individual technique. Each client has a unique sound and uses a slightly different approach to maximize their vocal quality as an artist and performer. Cheryl individualizes her training technique to suit her clients needs and goals.
Cheryl has successfully run Studio 27, a talent development studio that has catapulted her client's careers in Music, TV/Film as well as the Fashion industry and has won "Best Talent Development School" for 10 years in a row which has Studio 27 listed in the "Business Hall Of Fame" in her market.
Clients of Cheryl's are signed with agencies such as: Osbrink LA, JPervis Talent ATL, Ann Wright Reps NY, FFT NY, Frontier Booking NY, Savage Agency LA, RAGE LA, Treehouse Management LA, Patrick Management LA, Evolution Talent ATL & Charlotte, BENZ Tampa, Avery Sisters Entertainment ATL, Jana VanDyke ATL, Premier Jacksonville, Peoplestore ATL, CLICK Models, Runways Miami and others. You will also see Studio27's talent in “Legacies”, "Stranger Things", “Lovecraft Country”, “Vampire Diaries”, "15:17 Paris", “Discovery ID”, “Swamp Murders”, “The Walking Dead”, "New Lodge 49", “The Haves and Have Nots”, “Belk, “Coca Cola”, “Bealls”, “Florida Tourism”, “Mercy Street”, “Your Worst Nightmare”, “Arch Angel”, “Drop Dead Diva”, "Antman2", “Gatorade’, KFC”, Pizza Hut”, Arch Angels”, “Nik and Nicky”, “Game Of Silence” “Answers in Genesis” , “Holiday Inn”, “The Staying Kind”, Children’s Healthcare of ATL”, “Miracles From Heaven”, “Farm Bureau”, “The Hallmark Channel”, “The Carbonaro Effect”, “Christmas of Many Colors, Coat of Many Colors”, several TV pilots for Disney and Nickelodeon, "Rooms To Go", "Spotify", “It’s Almost Christmas”, "Home Depot", as well as theatrical productions on Broadway and regionally including “The Lion King Broadway Tour” and “Ain’t Too Proud”, The Voice, American Idol to name a few.
Cheryl has personally assisted in the vocal careers of clients such as Jalen Harris (Lion King Broadway Tour, Ain’t Too Proud) and Beth Spangler (The Voice) who have released their EP's which you can find on all media outlets like Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, etc. Some of her clients have also been on American Idol and are Grammy and Dove award winning artists.
Camila Manzanares
Instructor/Actor/Private Coach/Audition Taping
Camila is a professional actor in TV, Film and Theatre. She is also an accomplished dancer, writer and singer. Her love of performance took her to Georgia Sate University where she graduated with a bachelors degree in theatre performance and earned several acting, writing and choreography credits along the way.
Camila has written and directed original works for Studio 27 and Georgia State University, including “Artscape” which was picked up by PBS Atlanta. She has also produced and directed multiple plays, and musicals. Camila continues to hone her craft as a coach and a performer both on stage and on camera. She has a passion for
working with students and allowing them to foster creativity and passion for the arts.
Drew Giles is a seasoned actor, filmmaker, and dedicated acting instructor with over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry. With a Bachelor's degree in Theater, Drew's passion for the craft of acting has been evident from the start of his career.
Having honed his skills through years of study and practical experience, Drew has become an expert in the art of storytelling. His work spans across various platforms, including television and film, where he has showcased his talent in captivating performances. Notable credits include appearances on popular television shows such as NBC's "Chicago PD" and the series "Powers" on PlayStation Network.
In addition to his work as an actor, Drew is also a prolific filmmaker, demonstrating his creativity and vision behind the camera. He has successfully produced his own films, one of which, "Wolfman in the City," has been playing in film festivals nationwide
Drew's multifaceted involvement in the production process, from writing to directing hi
projects, highlights his versatility and dedication to storytelling.
Driven by his passion for storytelling, Drew is now focused on expanding his creative
endeavors by developing "Wolfman in the City" into a television series. With his
expertise in both acting and filmmaking, Drew brings a unique perspective to his
teaching as an acting instructor, inspiring aspiring actors to explore their craft with
depth and authenticity.
Sydney Elise Johnson
Instructor/Actor/Private Coach/Audition Taping
Sydney Elise Johnson is a professional actress working in film, tv and theater. She is a graduate of The National Theater Institute where a few of her theater credits include “Much Ado about Nothing”, “The Wolves" and Hamlet”. After studying Shakespeare at The Globe in London, she moved to New York City where she continued training and began working professionally. Some of her TV credits include Law and Order SVU, Run The World and Running out of Time. She can be seen in the upcoming EFM/MPX movie, Things Like This.
Sydney has also directed and produced plays for the Eugene O’Neill Theater and Cambridge Camping Association.
Jason Burkey
Actor/Private Coach/Audition Taping
Jason has been steadily working in film and television for more than a decade. He’s most known for his television roles in HULU’s Golden Globe nominated miniseries, Dopesick; the Emmy and Golden Globe winning series, Atlanta, NBC’s Ordinary Joe; AMC’s The Walking Dead, and FOX’s The Resident, to name a few.
Jason’s career began in feature films with a lead role in the surprise hit, October Baby, which was honored as one of Entertainment Weekly’s “15 Most Impressive Box Office Performances of 2012”. This led to his roles in People’s Choice nominated, I Can Only Imagine, Disney’s Lady and The Tramp, and The Art of Self-Defense, opposite Jesse Eisenberg.
You can look out for him in his next movie for Apple TV+, The Beanie Bubble, where
he has a supporting role alongside Zach Galifianakis and in the upcoming
Searchlight feature, Suncoast, with Woody Harrelson and Laura Linney.
Xavier Mikal
Instructor/Actor/Private Coach/Audition Taping
Xavier Mikal is an Equity actor, director and teaching artist from Baltimore, Maryland. He has his MFA and African American theatre certification from University of Louisville. He also has his BFA from North Carolina A&T State University.
He has many theatre credits including King Hedley II and Martin Luther King. As far as TV/film, Xavier was a lead in a limited series, THE PACT as Micah (Telly Award Recipient) and an independent film, ERACEING as Edwin which was shown in The Louisville International Film Fest, Toronto Black Film Fest and San Diego Black Film Fest. He also featured in the film SHIRLEY starring Regina King releasing on Netflix this year.
He is excited to bring his expertise to Studio 27.