Karen Malina White is an American film and television actress.
She is best known for her roles as Kaneesha Carter in the 1989 drama film Lean on Me. She also portrayed Charmaine Brown during the two final seasons of The Cosby Show from 1990 to 1992, as well as its spin-off A Different World.
Where did Karen Malina White go to college and high school? Did Karen Malina White go to film school?
Karen Malina White was born on September 13, 1964, and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Growing up, she attended and studied at the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts. After she graduated from high school, she enrolled at Howard University.
During her time there, in her senior year, White won the title of “Miss Howard University” and landed her first role as an actress.
She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Howard University.
