Markita Prescott

Markita Prescott is a formally trained actress of Caribbean descent. She was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York to International photojournalist Margot Jordan and Trinidadian recording artist, Keith "Designer" Prescott. As a child Markita started modeling for Child Magazine, Good Morning America, JC Penny and soon earned a guest appearance alongside Raven Symone on the hit TV program, "The Cosby Show." With her infectious laugh and rich personality, she worked on numerous jingles, voice-overs, and television commercials. Her stage debut was Off-Broadway at the UBU Repertory Theater as, "Nesilili," in The Orphanage directed by Françoise Kourilsky (alongside actor Chad L. Coleman.)Yet her Proudest moment to date was being hand picked by Michael Jackson to meet and record with him at the Hit Factory on his HIStory Album. Her vocals can be found on the track, "Little Susie."Growing up, she attended the renowned Professional Performing Arts School majoring in Musical Theater; Joining the likes of Alicia Keys who was a senior at the time.She attended Martin Luther High School, participating in numerous extra-curricular activities including Track & Field, and participated on the basketball, field hockey, & soccer intramural teams. She also joined the international Step Dancing ministry team, "Feminine Fire."Soon after, she attended Nyack College graduating with her B.S. in Communications and Rutgers University Mason Gross School of the Arts with her M.F.A. in Acting. At Rutgers, she was the last class to graduate under the mentorship of the late Israel Hicks.She was in a Emmy winning Actor/comedian/writer Robert Wuhl's production of "Hit-Lit" as 'Marisa Cimoli' at the Queens Theatre, co-directed by Steven W. Wallace. Look out for her in Santigold's new music video, "Girls."Recently, she appeared on a thrilling episode of "Person of Interest," Ep. Endgame. Show less «