Kiki Layne has established herself as a notable actress through her compelling performances in acclaimed films and her collaborations with prestigious fashion brands. After captivating audiences with her breakout role as Tish Rivers in Barry Jenkins critically acclaimed 2018 romantic drama, If Beale Street Could Talk, Kiki Layne solidified her status as a formidable leading talent. Her compelling performance garnered widespread critical praise and earned her a Black Reel Award for Outstanding Actress in 2019. Layne had meticulously honed her craft, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting from The Theatre School at DePaul University in 2014, making her professional acting debut in the pilot for the drama series The Chi in 2015, and appearing in an episode of Chicago Med in 2016.
She is set to reprise her acclaimed role as Nile in The Old Guard 2, which is slated for release in 2025, continuing the popular action franchise. Additionally, Layne will star in the upcoming holiday feature Fake Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, also anticipated for 2025, further diversifying her robust portfolio of work.