Imani Lewis

Imani Lewis (born April 12, 1999) is an American actress. She is best known for playing Calliope Burns in the supernatural teen series First Kill and Charmaine in the crime drama series Hightown.

Early life Lewis was born in New York City on April 12 1999.

Career Lewis made her on-screen debut in the musical drama series The Get Down. She also appeared in Alternatino with Arturo Castro, and Wu-Tang: An American Saga early on in her career Her first recurring role came playing Karen in the music drama series Star. Her first big role came playing Calliope Burns in the supernatural teen series First Kill. Her character is a lesbian who gets into a relationship with Sarah Catherine Hook. She played a lead role in the crime drama series Hightown.

Personal life She cites Wesley Snipes character Blade as a major influence. She took kickboxing lessons for a couple of years. Her favourite TV show growing up was Sabrina the Teenage Witch.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2017 Hearsay Alex Short 2018 Eighth Grade Aniyah 2019 Premature Shonte 2020 The Forty-Year-Old Version Elaine 2020 Farewell Amor Michelle 2020 Vampires vs. the Bronx Gloria 2021 Shoplifters of the World Babs 2021 Killer Among Us Ricki Fennel 2023 Among the Beasts Bella 2023 Miguel Wants to Fight Cass 2025 Ricky Jaz 2025 Haint Kassie Short

Television Year Title Role Notes 2017 The Get Down Zulu Girl Tanya 3 episodes 2017-2018 Star Karen 8 episodes 2019 Alternatino with Arturo Castro Girl Episode; The Dreamer 2019 Wu-Tang: An American Saga Roxanne Shante Episode; Box in Hand 2021-2022 The Equalizer Kisha Griffin 2 episodes 2022 First Kill Calliope Burns 8 episodes 2022 Flatbush Misdemeanors Honor Episode; Obigeli 2023 Blue Bloods Shayla Alexander Episode; Close to Home 2020-2024 Hightown Charmaine 16 episodes