Kit Young, born Christopher William Young in 1994, is a rising British actor. He began his journey on stage, earning an Ian Charleson Award nomination for his theatrical achievements. Many recognize him for his portrayal of Jesper Fahey in the Netflix fantasy series “Shadow and Bone” (2021-2023). Kit Young hails from Oxford, England, with a Scottish father and a Ugandan mother. After attending Abingdon School, where he actively participated in theatre, he honed his skills at the renowned Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), graduating in 2017. While “Shadow and Bone” propelled him to wider recognition, Young boasts a diverse filmography. He appeared in the 2022 films “The School for Good and Evil” and “The Origin.” He’s also lent his voice to characters in the “Doctor Who” audio dramas.