Torique KenYae

Torique KenYae Birl (born May 27, 1991) is an American actor, producer, director, screenplay writer, and photographer. KenYae was born in Detroit, MI, the son of Terrance Hale and Tamiko Birl. He was raised by his grandmother Frances Birl on the west side of Detroit, in a neighborhood known as Brightmoor Community. He have a twin brother, and the second oldest of ten siblings. After graduating high school at Michigan Technical Academy he got accepted to Wayne State University, where he started on his journey in the entertainment industry, taking on event planning and artist management. That success lead him to being mention in the Huffington Post, about a series of events called "Show Your Love Sundays". In 2018 KenYae relocated to Atlanta, Ga where he start going after his one true love in Film and TV. He started training at the Premier Actors Network, and The Booking Room ATL. At the end of 2018 KenYae won his first film festival with his first film "Nadia" taking home three awards, Best Film, Best Edited Film, and Best Lead Actress. KenYae hopes one day he can use his success in the film industry to help provide better opportunities for people around the world.