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Shy people picked to perform (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cast

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'shy' is the first definition.
(both can mean to throw)

'people picked to perform' is the second definition.
(eg people cast in a play)

(Other definitions for cast that I've seen before include "Throw the actors' group" , "Allot roles in a play" , "Allocate roles" , "Form < > company" , "Play's actors" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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