RACHEL HARRISON BIO

Renée Harrison is a Jamaican-born, New Jersey-raised actress, producer, director, and cultural curator based in Los Angeles. A graduate of The New School College of Performing Arts, School of Drama, Renée built her foundation in New York theater before relocating to Los Angeles, where she quickly landed a recurring role on All American: Homecoming (The CW). She is now best known for her breakout role as Candace on Netflix's A Different World. Additional credits include Law & Order: SVU (NBC) and the Searchlight Pictures feature The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat. Beyond acting, Renée is the founder of Black Girls Do Theater (BGDT), a social impact organization dedicated to amplifying Black femme-identifying theater artists through community-driven programming, wellness initiatives, live conversations, and original productions, now in its ninth year. She serves on the board of JACK Arts in Brooklyn, where she most recently co-produced an original production, and is actively expanding her work as a director. Renée continues to build a purposeful career - on stage, on screen, and in her community.

ABOUT A DIFFERENT WORLD, NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX

A Different World is an American comedy television series and a revival of the 1987-1993 NBC sitcom of the same title. The series stars Maleah Joi Moon, with Jasmine Guy and Kadeem Hardison reprising their roles from the original series billed as "special guest stars" alongside many other returning actors. It premiered on Netflix on September 24, 2026, exactly 39 years from the original series premiere date. It received positive reviews from critics. In October 2026, the series was renewed for a second season.

Here's the trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8jMEXwErvk