Shani Pride
- Writer
- Director
- Actress
Shani Pride's passion and purpose lies at the intersection of media and social impact. With over two decades in the entertainment industry, Pride is a dynamic storyteller whose work spans film, television, theater, and voiceover.
As a writer and director, she is in pre-production on a film set in Italy, that explores grief, self-love, and self-discovery. She's also developing Brownsville Redemption, a powerful television series she created and wrote. The series delves into the complexities of equity, access, and systemic barriers within marginalized Black and Brown communities.
In front of the camera, Pride has delivered compelling performances in acclaimed television series such as CSI: Miami, Weeds, and American Horror Story. Her work in award-winning independent films has earned critical acclaim, and she has co-starred in major studio productions. With an extensive career in global commercial campaigns and over 20 years as a sought-after voiceover artist, Pride's versatility and presence continue to make an impact across multiple platforms.
Her roots in theater run deep-beginning as a theater major at the prestigious Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA) and continuing at UCLA's Theater School. As a classically trained actor, she has honed her craft with some of the most respected teachers and institutions in Los Angeles, New York, London, and Italy.
Pride is driven by a desire to tell stories that challenge, inspire and provoke change. She is committed to bringing depth, complexity, and authenticity to her work-that not only entertains, but also leaves a lasting impact.
As a writer and director, she is in pre-production on a film set in Italy, that explores grief, self-love, and self-discovery. She's also developing Brownsville Redemption, a powerful television series she created and wrote. The series delves into the complexities of equity, access, and systemic barriers within marginalized Black and Brown communities.
In front of the camera, Pride has delivered compelling performances in acclaimed television series such as CSI: Miami, Weeds, and American Horror Story. Her work in award-winning independent films has earned critical acclaim, and she has co-starred in major studio productions. With an extensive career in global commercial campaigns and over 20 years as a sought-after voiceover artist, Pride's versatility and presence continue to make an impact across multiple platforms.
Her roots in theater run deep-beginning as a theater major at the prestigious Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA) and continuing at UCLA's Theater School. As a classically trained actor, she has honed her craft with some of the most respected teachers and institutions in Los Angeles, New York, London, and Italy.
Pride is driven by a desire to tell stories that challenge, inspire and provoke change. She is committed to bringing depth, complexity, and authenticity to her work-that not only entertains, but also leaves a lasting impact.
