Temi Wilkey

Temi Wilkey is a talented actor and writer hailing from North London. She pursued her studies in English at the University of Cambridge before honing her craft with the National Youth Theatre REP company in 2014.

In 2017, Temi joined the Royal Court’s Young Writers Group, where she developed her first play, The High Table. This work premiered at the Bush Theatre during Lynette Linton's inaugural season and earned her the prestigious Stage Debut Award for Best Writer in 2020.

In addition to her writing, Temi co-founded and co-directed the Drag King company, Pecs, where she showcased her performance skills in sold-out productions at prominent venues such as the Soho Theatre, The Yard, and Tate Britain, before departing from the company in 2019.

Temi's television work includes writing an episode for Netflix's acclaimed series Sex Education in its third season, which garnered her a nomination for the NAACP Award for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series. Furthermore, she contributed two episodes to Disney Plus’s Wedding Season, further establishing her presence in the industry. Temi Wilkey continues to make waves in the entertainment world, showcasing her versatility and creativity across various platforms.