MY PORTFOLIO
Name: Kamari Rain
Age: 22
Height: 5'2
Nationality: African American-Belizean
Location: Los Angeles, California
Agency: Arts
SHORT BIO
Kamari Rain Parham-Ivra is a recent graduate from UCLA’s Herb Alpert School of Music with a minor in Theater from the UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television.
With a deep-rooted passion for stage and performance, Kamari Rain has brought her talent and dedication to life in various productions, including Aida, Seven Guitars, Black Wall Street, The Black Panther Party, and The Faces of Change.
She continues to explore new opportunities to share her talents, both on and off the stage. Her journey as an actress, vocalist, and creator reflects her commitment to exploring powerful narratives and championing stories that resonate with underrepresented voices.
Fun Factsfavorite movie: Harry Potter: The Goblet of Fire
spirit animal: You know its yo girl…..Kiki Palmer
Fav Place: The Blue Hole in Belize’s Hummingbird Highway
lived in Houston Texas for 6 years (so if I say “y’all” you know why)
favorite season is winter (I love to Hibernate!)
Music industry degree
if you ever want to crash a party, say you know John. there’s always
On-Screen REEL
Previous WorK …ALLURE.
"Allure" is a whimsical yet poignant short film that explores love, choice, and self-discovery through a magical mishap. The story follows SHILOH, an ordinary girl with an extraordinary accident. After unwittingly creating a love potion, she discovers that everyone around her is falling head over heels for her. As her newfound popularity grows, she is caught up in the enchanting chaos that ensues, relishing the attention and affection she never expected.
However, the magic takes an unexpected turn when SHILOH runs into her ex, RYAN, the person who once broke her heart. Suddenly, the potion’s power brings them back together, and SHILOH is faced with a difficult decision. Though her ex’s affection feels real, SHILOH struggles with the knowledge that the love they’re rekindling may not be genuine—it’s only the effect of the potion. Torn between the illusion of rekindled romance and the reality of her own feelings, SHILOH must decide whether to walk away from the relationship, knowing that it might only be the magic that has brought them back, not true love.
FOR COLORED GIRLS.
for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf is a 1976 work by Ntozake Shange. It consists of a series of poetic monologues to be accompanied by dance movements and music, a form which Shange coined the word choreopoem to describe. The play gives voice to the struggles and resilience of African American women, exploring themes of love, pain, self-empowerment, and survival.
Through poetry, movement, and song, the women share their personal stories of abuse, heartbreak, oppression, and hope. Each character's narrative reveals the emotional toll of societal and personal challenges, including sexual violence, racism, and the trauma of living in a world that marginalizes them. The title itself speaks to the emotional turmoil and the deep despair some of the women face, with "suicide" symbolizing not just literal death but the metaphorical "death" of their spirit or sense of self.
Despite the overwhelming sorrow, the play ultimately celebrates the strength and resilience of these women. The women in the play find a path to healing and self-love, with the final moments offering a sense of solidarity, triumph, and the promise of reclaiming their dignity and worth.
BLACK WALL STREET.
Black Wall Street: The Legacy of Resilience is a powerful and moving production that chronicles the rise, struggles, and ultimate destruction of one of the most prosperous Black communities in American history. Set against the backdrop of Tulsa, Oklahoma, this performance tells the story of the Greenwood District, famously known as Black Wall Street, through a compelling mix of dance, poetry, acting, and singing.
The show takes the audience on a journey through the thriving economic, cultural, and social hub that was Greenwood, where Black entrepreneurs, families, and artists built a self-sufficient and vibrant community. Through the graceful yet poignant movements of the dancers, the audience experiences both the triumphs and the joys of Black Wall Street’s success—before the devastating tragedy of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
Poetry weaves through the production, serving as a raw and evocative narrative of resilience, loss, and hope. The words spoken echo the voices of those who lived through this painful chapter of American history, capturing the strength of a community determined to survive despite the horrors that would befall them.
Acting brings the personal stories of individuals within Black Wall Street to life—showing the humanity, ambition, and dreams of the residents, as well as the brutal violence and racial hatred they endured.
The music and singing in the production highlight both the cultural richness of the Greenwood District and the sorrow of its destruction. Songs inspired by the era’s gospel, jazz, and blues underscore the emotions felt by those who were affected by the massacre and the ongoing struggle for justice.
FACES OF CHANGE.
Faces of Change is an inspiring and thought-provoking production that brings to life the legacies of four iconic Black figures who have shaped history and culture in profound ways. Through a captivating blend of dance, poetry, acting, and singing, the show highlights the personal struggles, triumphs, and transformative contributions of Oprah Winfrey, Tupac Shakur, the Tuskegee Airmen, Maya Angelou and the brilliant African American mathematicians and engineers who played crucial roles in NASA's early space missions during the 1960s, despite the racial and gender discrimination they faced.—each one a trailblazer in their own right.
The production unfolds through powerful performances that highlight the resilience, vision, and impact of these figures. Dance serves as a dynamic and expressive language to represent their journeys—whether it's the grace and strength of Maya Angelou’s words, the rebellious spirit of Tupac’s music, the courage and sacrifice of the Tuskegee Airmen, or the confidence and influence of Oprah Winfrey’s media empire.
UCLA HEADSHOT