Shawn Carter Peterson is a native of Baltimore, MD. A multi talented artist he graduated from Vassar College cum laude with a dual degree in Drama and Africana Studies.  Since moving to Los Angeles, Shawn has made a name for himself by becoming a recognized staple in over 60 national commercials.  Shawn's appearances on television have varied from 1 hour dramas like CBS’s NCIS: New Orleans to half hour sitcoms TV Land’s TEACHERS. Shawn can currently be seen as “CJ” in the ALLBLK (formerly the UMC Network) series STUCK WITH YOU created by Patricia Cuffie-Jones.  His most notable film role to date is as “DAX” in PITCH PERFECT 2 which was the #1 Opening Weekend box office film in The US, UK & Australia! His most recent film appearance was in the Hugh Jackman & Thandiwe Newton feature REMINISCENCE. Shawn will next be seen in the new DISNEY series PRETTY FREAKIN SCARY.