Rebecca is renowned for her captivating portrayal of Kamilah Al-Jamil, the enigmatic sister and formidable nemesis of Tahani Al-Jamil, on NBC's flagship comedy series 'The Good Place'. Prior to her breakout role, she made significant appearances on iconic shows such as 'Lost', 'ER', and 'Grey's Anatomy', solidifying her presence in the television industry.
Rebecca's first major recognition in the US was for her role as 'Asha' in the lead ensemble cast of NBC's cult comedy 'Outsourced', earning her a "breakout performer" title from Variety, who praised her on-screen presence as "superb".
Rebecca's journey in television began after being scouted to model on the BBC's esteemed fashion show, 'The Clothes Show', while still in school. She then pursued higher education at the prestigious King Edwards VI College in Stourbridge, where she studied Theatre and English, and later graduated with a high-class honours degree in English Literature from Bretton Hall.
During her time at Bretton Hall, Rebecca formed a theatre company and took a play to The Edinburgh Festival, showcasing her talents on a national stage. Her film career commenced with a role in the Film4 feature 'Dog Eat Dog', alongside David Oyelowo and Ricky Gervais.
Rebecca gained recognition and a cult following in the UK for her portrayal of Arun Parmar in the psycho drama 'Bad Girls', one of the first transsexual characters to feature on a primetime UK television series. Her other early roles include appearances in crime series 'Second Sight' and 'Liverpool One', alongside Clive Owen and Stephen Graham.
Rebecca has collaborated with renowned cinematographer Christopher Doyle on 'Meeting Helen' and trained for six years with Scott Williams, a direct lineage from Sanford Meisner, combining her work in television and film with weekend theatre classes. Upon moving to LA, she trained with Philip Seymour Hoffman's coach Tony Greco.
Recent credits include the feature film 'Lost Transmissions' alongside Simon Pegg and HBO's 'Room 104', solidifying her position as a talented and versatile actress in the entertainment industry.
