Chanel Downey, born in Newark, New Jersey, is a multi-talented artist with a strong background in performing arts. Her formative years were spent at the Whitney E. Houston Academy of Creative and Performing Arts, where she honed her love for acting and musical theater. She continued her training at Newark's Arts High, where she also studied with American Ballet Theater.
After receiving a B.A. from Richard Stockton University, Downey took on a professional career of acting, dancing, and producing. Her acting credits include appearances on Netflix's "Step Sisters," Apple TV's "The Newest Pledge," and Amazon Prime's "Blood Red" and “Memory In My Heart.” She also works as a casting director, with notable projects including the latest seasons of NBC Universal's "The Voice" and FOX's "Name That Tune."
Downey co-founded Slumber Party Productions, a multi-media company that's committed to telling groundbreaking POC lead stories in the genres of Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Horror.