Shadner Ifrene

Recently trained at Maggie Flanigan Studio, this professional New York actor is an alumnus of North Carolina State University's Black Repertory Theatre back in the year 2000, and debuting in the stage production of August Wilson's "Fences", in the role of Lyons. After a brief stint pursing a music career as a Hip Hop artist, Shadner returned to his acting roots turning his sights towards film and television. Soon after, Shadner landed one of the starring roles in the highly successful short film "Curveball," which was officially selected by 14 national film festivals, including a nomination for Best Short Film by HBO. While establishing himself as an actor, Shadner has also found opportunities as a producer of several independent films. Most recently, Shadner not only starred in, but co-produced the feature film "Love Isn't Enough": the story of an interracial marriage where conflict arises from glaring cultural differences, all while raising their son. "Love Isn't Enough" went on to