Biography

It's true when they say, "It all begins with an idea."- Keota

Keota D. Picou Dudley, also known as KeOta StOne, is an award winning actress, dancer, poet, singer, and pianist. She has worked in film since July 2010. In December 2023 she finally stepped down as Interim President of Women In Film and Television-Louisiana after holding chairs as a board member earning positions from web developer/webmaster, Education Chair, Executive Secretary, Vice President, then finally Interim President for 6 years with the organization.

Most recently, Keota became the newest cast member on the television series, Ombre Ma Fi and Croix: The Prequel, a supernatural thriller. She has also booked a co-starring role in The Trilateral Effect with Actress Lakesha Glover which was written by Bianca Siplin.

During October 2021, Keota's first debut song, "Charms" was released. "Charms"is her newest project set to be included on her upcoming EP and was engineered and co-produced by Craig "Perk504/ Perk" Perkins!

She has earned a leading role in the short film Ripe Figs and Dr. Chevalier's Lie, an adaptation of Kate Chopin's work. October of 2017, Ripe Figs, made it's world premiere at the New Orleans Film Festival and earlier this year at the Greater New Orleans Film Fete. Dr. Chevalier's Lie premiered at the Vero Beach Wine + Film Festival this June 2018. Film Girl Film Festival screened both Ripe Figs and Dr. Chevalier's Lie in 2020. Keota earned a supporting role in the web series NOPD: Coven "Getting In", which premiered at the Dances With Films Festival. All three short films have been screening consistently at many film festivals across the US. She has made her U.K. debut at the Women Over 50 Film Festival for her lead role in Ripe Figs. She has also made an appearance on Channel 4- WWLTV News. Keota has won "The Award of Merit" from the Southern Shorts Awards for her "Achievement in Acting" in a drama.

She is a children's rights supporter and volunteered for the United Cerebral Palsy of Greater New Orleans.

- IMDb mini biography by: Keota D. Picou Dudley