Alex Kersting
Alex Kersting was raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, and graduated high school in Henderson, Nevada, (Coronado High School).
Alex has always had a love of performing and entertaining people, especially with comedy.
Alex enjoys improv and writing scripts and skits. He was challenged by taking his breakthrough dramatic role of Butter in Paul A. Kaufman's film Butter, where he starred opposite Oscar Winner Mira Sorvino.
Alex studied under Myra Turley during production and gave it his all to earn rave reviews. "In his first major role, Kersting successfully navigates a fine line, convincing us that he is both an alienated pariah and a musical prodigy. - Washington Post"
Alex won Best Actor from the Block Island Film Festival and the New York Film Awards for his role in "Butter" (2022).
Movies
After her husband's tragic murder, a recently widowed woman seeks solace in Las Vegas, determined to make a fresh start for herself and her daughter. Unbeknownst to her, among her late husband's belongings lies a powerful drug formula, which unwittingly entangles her with a mysterious neighbor who harbors hidden knowledge. Soon, a small-time drug dealer and thief seize the opportunity to steal the potent drug, plotting to distribute it at a party. As chaos erupts at the ill-fated gathering, the drug dealer manages to escape the premises infested with zombies, leaving behind a trail of death and devastation. Now, the question remains: Is this the beginning of a Zombie Apocalypse, or could an even greater plan be set into motion?
Merlin moved to Las Vegas in the hopes of becoming a famous magician but gets waylaid by his natural gifts and a place with the black male strippers The Chocolate Chips.