She began her career appearing in various stage productions including Hedda Gabler, Summerfolk and Clybourne Park.
[5] In 2018, after leaving university, she moved to Manchester and began volunteering at her local Samaritans branch since a man she knew killed himself.
She continues to volunteer at least once a week alongside her acting, as well as singing in a band at her local church.
[4] Sterling-Brown auditioned for the role of Naomi Walters in the ITV1 soap opera Emmerdale, but lost out to Karene Peter.
[4] Six months into her tenure, she was nominated for the British Soap Award for Best Newcomer,[8] which she went on to win.