Biography

I am an Iranian/American actress, writer, singer and Transgender activist, born and raised in Tehran, Iran, based in New York City.

I moved to New York in my teens, where I discovered my love of acting and story telling. I am a graduate from the esteemed Maggie Flanigan Studio. I continue building my resume of a variety of characters from weak to strong, while exploring their humanity and fragility.

I am fluent in Persian/Farsi and a transgender advocate, as well as a voice for immigrant and women’s issues. I am also involved in writing and co-writing original LGBT stories to shed light on an otherwise under represented community.