Rochelle Ballantyne is not primarily known as a film actor; she gained recognition as a chess player. As a young prodigy from Brooklyn, New York, she was featured in the 2012 documentary "Brooklyn Castle," which highlighted her journey and aspirations to become the first African-American female chess master. A passionate advocate for education and chess, she has inspired many through her dedication to the game and her success in breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated field.