PEOPLE
342 MIAMI LIVING
Now stepping into the spotlight on Tyler Perry's Sistas, she joins
the hit series as Cheyenne Barnes, a confident and layered new
character who adds intrigue to the established ensemble. She
opens up about the experience of working on such a fast-paced,
successful show and what it takes to thrive in that environment.
Sistas new episodes are available to stream on BET+.
Miami Living (ML): What is the most important lesson you
took from your training at Ivana Chubbuck Studio and UCB?
Jordan Coleman: One of the biggest lessons has been learning
how to stay both grounded and flexible at the same time.
Studying with Ivana Chubbuck really reinforced the importance
of emotional truth and having a clear objective driving every
moment, while training at UCB taught me to let go, trust my
instincts, and respond in real time.
Bringing those two together has been the most valuable part.
Having structure and intention, but also the freedom to stay
present and let the moment evolve naturally.
ML: When did you realize acting was the path you wanted
to pursue professionally?
Jordan Coleman: I realized it the day I graduated college. I
had just earned my degree in advertising, but I knew pretty
clearly that it wasn't the path I wanted to pursue. Less than a
year later, I moved to Los Angeles and never once applied for a
job in that field.
It was one of those decisions that didn't feel like a question.
I just knew I wanted to fully commit and see how far I could
take it.
ML: How do improv and physical training influence the way
you approach a role?
Jordan Coleman: They both push me toward full commitment.
Improv keeps me sharp and present, so I'm reacting in real time
instead of anticipating. Physical training is about discipline and
execution, it builds the stamina and control to carry a role all
the way through.
