Ayesha Harris, a multifaceted individual, can be seen currently playing the role of Dr. Parker Ellis on Max's number one hit series, "The Pitt".
Prior to this, Harris made a guest appearance in the Amazon Prime miniseries "Daisy Jones and the Six", starring alongside Riley Keough, Sam Claflin, and Suki Waterhouse.
In this series, Harris shines as Bernie, the love interest of Simone Jackson (Nabiyah Be),amidst the backdrop of the rise and fall of a fictional LA rock band in the 1970s.
In the same year, Harris starred in the Netflix drama series "Glamorous", alongside Kim Cattrall, where she played the role of Britt, a graphic designer, who finds her long-time crush on a colleague requited when they match by surprise.
Harris made her feature film debut in "Tell It Like a Woman" (Samuel Goldwyn Films, 2022),which consisted of seven segments, each helmed by a female director from different parts of the world.
Born and raised in the Long Beach and Inland Empire areas of southern California, Harris lived many lives before pursuing a career in acting full-time.
A successful entrepreneur, she owned and operated a thriving barbershop in West Hollywood for six years, employing the best of the best female barbers in town.
In 2019, the shop was destroyed in a freak accident, and when the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020, she decided to give acting a real shot.
Watching the nuances of people in and out of her barber chairs for years had left a lasting impression on her, and one that she would use to spark her acting career.
She was even discovered by her now manager, who saw an innate talent while she was cutting his hair.
Harris got her first big breaks in 2021 and 2022, landing roles on critically acclaimed and award-winning series including "This Is Us" and "Abbott Elementary".
When she isn't on set, you can find Harris cheering on the Lakers, cooking, and reading.
She is passionate about empowering women and the queer community, especially the Black queer community.
Harris is also a huge fan of music - she loves house, 90's hip hop, and classical music - and is currently learning how to play the guitar.
Harris currently resides in the Los Angeles area.
