Kat Cunning

Kat Cunning, born Katrina Cunningham on November 12, 1989, in Gresham, Oregon, began dancing at three years old and pursued a BFA in Dance from SUNY Purchase, graduating early from Centennial High School in 2007 to advance their dance career. Cunning’s early career involved performing in Baroque-Burlesque Operas with Company XIV and making their Broadway debut. These formative experiences in dance and theatrical performance laid the groundwork for their transition into diverse artistic roles.

Cunning expanded their career into television, making their debut in seasons two and three of HBO’s “The Deuce,” playing Christina Fuego from 2018 to 2019. They also co-starred in the Netflix Y.A. series “Trinkets” as Sabine from 2019 to 2020, where their original songs “Birds” and “King of Shadow” were featured. Further film appearances include “Marry Me” (2022) with Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson, and “Purple Hearts” (2022) with Sofia Carson and Nicholas Galitzine. Cunning’s role as blackfishing white rapper Reina Reign in Issa Rae’s “Rap Sh!t” (2022-2023) demonstrates their range across different acting projects.

In addition to acting, Cunning is a recording artist. They embarked on a sold-out North American tour opening for LP and collaborated with Juno Calypso in Refinery29’s “29 Rooms.” Cunning’s singles, including “Baby,” “Wild Poppies,” “Stay on the Line,” and “For The Love,” have been recognized for their quality. In 2020, Cunning signed with Lava Records, home to artists such as Lorde and Jessie J, signifying a major milestone in their music career. They have received awards for their acting, including the ‘Best Supporting Actor Award’ for “Pepper and the Salt Sea” and the ‘Best Actor Award’ for playing Zoe in “Nothing Serious.”