Anahid Avanesian
- Actress
- Producer
Born in Tehran, Iran of Armenian descent, Anahid Avanesian has been
recognized as a genuine comedic force on stage and on the small and big
screens. Cutting her comedic chops in several years of sketch comedy
for television, Avanesian is considered one of the top Armenian and
Persian performers in Los Angeles and has recently received great
reviews on stage playing the lead role of Tina in "I Don't Need a
Psychiatrist," directed by Vahik Pirhamzei. She also played Linda in the
Rafael Keri (Uncle Rafael) hit stage franchise of "Mez Lavutyan Chi Yekel",
"Rafael Keri Gandzere", and "Rafael Keri Bartezeh." She toured nationally
with the trilogy.
Anahid was featured in the acclaimed Iranian film Surviving Paradise, and has worked with some of the most noted Iranian stage directors of our time. Besides playing various roles, Avanesian has also written several episodes of "Richmond Comedy Club." She speaks Italian, Farsi, and Armenian.
Anahid was featured in the acclaimed Iranian film Surviving Paradise, and has worked with some of the most noted Iranian stage directors of our time. Besides playing various roles, Avanesian has also written several episodes of "Richmond Comedy Club." She speaks Italian, Farsi, and Armenian.
