Makinna Ridgway

Makinna Ridgway is an actress and singer born in Portland, Oregon. She is a graduate of the University of Southern California's School of Theater, and an alumnus of The British American Drama Academy. Makinna's most notable TV and film credits include roles on NBC's Grimm, ABC's Castle and Suburgatory, TNT's Rizzoli and Isles, several independent films, including Fling and the festival favorites, Boy Scout and Taylor's Way, for which she won the Best Actress Award at the Fargo Film Festival. She can be seen in sketch comedy videos on popular channels such as Shane Dawson, Totally Sketch, and Kassem G. Makinna is a founding member of the vintage dance company, the Satin Dollz and can be seen performing live throughout the country with swing and retro bands The Jive Aces and The New Recessionaires.