“I always knew there was something about us that was the same” – Connie, Dance Nation by Clare Barron

No. One. Can. Stand. To. Read. These.

So – I’ll keep it brief. I’m an actor, writer, and director based in Chicago, IL and open to travel. I received my BFA in Theatre from Southern Methodist University and I’m a story teller at heart. Being a proud queer South Asian woman, I’m always looking to be a part of stories that uplift marginalized communities in any capacity possible.

Let’s make some art together!

Writing

Plays

The Crossover

5-8 M, 4-5 W

Length: Full Length (100 minutes)

Synopsis: The FBI finds themselves in a race against time as they track down the elusive Reformari, a cult known for their history of mass ritualistic suicides. After receiving a tip-off about an imminent suicide yet to take place, Detective Jon Capri and his associate Miranda Seeley lead a dedicated team to infiltrate the cult’s secretive compound and prevent another tragedy from unfolding. Meanwhile, inside the Reformari, tensions simmer as members grapple with their devotion to their enigmatic prophet and the impending decision to join their fellow members in the ultimate sacrifice. Friendships are tested and rivalries ignite, threatening to unravel the delicate fabric of faith that binds them together.

Workshopped in SMU Playwriting program

Staged Reading at the SMU New Visions New Voices Festival, 2024Recording available upon request

Blame It On the Burnt Chapati

2 M, 2 W

Length: Short (20 minutes)

Synopsis: A student led investigation unfolds to determine which resident caused the communal kitchen fire. Except its 2 in the morning, consent forms are unsigned, and no one wants to ‘fess up.

Workshopped in SMU Playwriting program

Debut performance at the SMU Kathy Bates Studio, 2023

Polar Bodies – IN PROCESS

Length: Full Length

Synopsis: An irate construction worker is threatening to sue a research center as it studies the potential for females to produce offspring without the need of a sperm – or a man, for the matter.

Estimated Completion: TBD 2025

Her Last Waltz

Length: Short (15 minutes)

Synopsis: Zelda Fitzgerald reckons with the ghosts of her past and present on her last night alive.

Workshopped in SMU Playwriting Cohort