Avis-Marie Barnes

Biography

Avis-Marie Barnes is a seasoned actress born in New Jersey and raised in Montclair, whose passion for theater was ignited by a classmate's directing project in high school. After attending Howard University's Fine Arts Department and honing her craft in New York theater, she transitioned to Florida in 1992, seeking representation and SAG card. She has since established herself with notable roles in films like "Looking in the Mirror" (2019), "Cassadaga" (2011), and "The Breaking Point" (2014).