Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Monique Paulwell grew up in the Washington Metropolitan area. One of seven in a very musical family, Monique made her theatrical debut in a Christmas production with the Washington Revels. Though originally just a venue for her to sing, it was there Monique realized her love for acting and the stage. She went on to study at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and decided to split her residence between NYC and MD to realize her dream of making a living as a actress and singer. Monique followed her Revels performance with show’s at MetroStage (Two Queens, One Castle), Studio Theater (Caroline, or Change), and The Kennedy Center (Blues Journey) to name a few. Monique has had several national commercials and has participated in numerous film projects with emerging creatives.