Kwame Rakes was born in Richmond, VA. At the age of 16, he got his start in Musical Theater with the High School production of Godspell. His love for the arts was sparked and that production led him to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. After High School he stared in various community Theater productions. Kwame Joined the Army in 1995 and served seven years in the Virgina Army National Guard and worked his way through College to earn his B.S. in Broadcast Journalism from Norfolk State University.After College graduation Kwame worked at WVEC Channel 13 in Norfolk, VA as a production assistant. With performing still burning in his heart; he showed his love for the arts by working in the Community teaching young performers at local recreation centers basic acting and character development skills. Kwame also led workshops for the Girl Scouts of America Peidmont Region in Chesapeake, VA. Community has been a big thing for Kwame and as a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc, he has done various community projects.