Momina Shahzad

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It's Pronounced Mo-min-uh (;
Hi and welcome to my page! My name is Momina. I am an actor currently based out of Chicago, and a recent graduate of Loyola University of Chicago. You can check out my showcase below :)
A Little About Me
Acting is and will continue to be my biggest passion. I started doing theatre over 10 years ago, taking any opportunity I could to take classes, audition for projects, and perform in front of others. Since then I have delved into other creative endeavors such as photography, writing, film producing, and modeling. I've spent a majority of my life moving, and through this experience I became an avid observer of people and everyday life, which allows me to bring a unique and nuanced perspective to the roles I get to perform.
During my time at Loyola, I had the privilege of performing in several MainStage Productions including Everybody and and Pride and Prejudice, as well as several student-led projects as a performer, writer, and general collaborator.
My main goal is to continue building upon my craft through experience, empathetic collaboration, and discipline. In acting, I have a persistent desire to learn as much as I can, so I like to push myself out of my comfort zone and approach unfamiliar concepts and themes with honesty and vulnerability.
I have recently founded a film collective with two other women of color called Dreamy Mango Studios, which were founded on the principles of inclusivity, collaboration, and transformative storytelling. Through this film collective, I will continue my professional career in acting and self-teach myself other areas of film such as directing, screenwriting, and more.