Anita Abdinezhad is an Iranian-American actress who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. In February 2022, while completing her Master of Fine Arts degree in acting at Columbia University, she experienced a career-defining moment when she booked three standby roles for the Broadway production of "POTUS" (or "Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women trying to Keep Him Alive"). She served as the first cover for Rachel Dratch, as well as the understudy for Julianne Hough and Lilli Cooper, solidifying her presence on the Great White Way.
Following her successful Broadway stint, Anita made her feature film debut in "Eradication," a horror movie directed by Daniel Byers. Her performance in the film received widespread recognition, including a feature in The New York Times, which highlighted the top 5 horror films to stream in the fall of 2022.
As the year drew to a close, Anita capped off her impressive 2022 with the announcement of her first recurring role in a television series. She will be appearing in "Girls on The Bus," a show that is set to premiere on HBO Max in the spring of 2023. With her talent, determination, and growing list of credits, Anita Abdinezhad is undoubtedly an actress to watch in the years to come.
