Reena Dutt was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and spent her formative years in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Chandler, Arizona. Her father, an engineer, and her mother, an artist, instilled in her a sense of creativity and innovation from a young age. Dutt's passion for acting was nurtured through her training in the Meisner Technique at the prestigious William Esper Studio in New York City, under the guidance of renowned acting coach Terry Knickerbocker.
As a talented actress, Dutt has had the privilege of working alongside some of the industry's most respected names, including Albert Brooks, Henry Winkler, and Kelsey Grammer. Her impressive resume boasts a wide range of credits in film, television, and theater, showcasing her versatility and dedication to her craft.
In addition to her acting career, Dutt is a driven and accomplished producer, having founded Painted Tree Productions and co-founded Off-Chance Productions. Her producing credits include the feature film "As Good As You," set to release in June 2017, as well as several short films and web series.
Dutt's impressive list of credits includes the feature film "Chee and T," which premiered at the 2016 LAFF, and the short films "The First Session," "El Doctor," "Touch," "Unfinished," "...Or Die," and "Shameless." Her web series credits include "Squad 85" on YOMYOMF.com and "Kiss Her I'm Famous" on TelloFilms.com.
As a performer, Dutt has graced the stages of numerous esteemed theaters, including Slamdance, MCC, Ars Nova, The National Asian American Theatre Company, HERE Arts Center, Miller Theatre, and the New York Fringe Festival. Her Los Angeles credits include the Pasadena Playhouse, Mark Taper Forum's New Works Festival, East West Players, Will and Company, The Matrix Theatre, and Theatre of NOTE.
Dutt's film credits include "Troublemaker," "FillumStar: The Peter Patel Story," "Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World," and "Ways of the Flesh." She has also appeared on television shows such as "Criminal Minds" (CBS),"Medium" (NBC),and "Out of Practice" (CBS). Her web credits include "The Real Girl's Guide to Everything Else."
Throughout her career, Dutt has been dedicated to honing her craft through various training programs, including the William Esper Studio, Theatre Tribe LA, and Robey Theatre Co. LA. She is a proud member of the Screen Actors Guild and Off-Chance Productions, and continues to be a driving force in the entertainment industry.
