MEET AMANDA SHI
Amanda Shi is an Asian-American actress, writer and director based in New York City. Raised between Beijing, Shanghai and the suburbs of Washington DC, she is fluent in both English and Mandarin. After working in the finance world in Hong Kong and England, Amanda decided to pursue her lifelong passion in acting at The Atlantic Acting School.
Since then, Amanda has been a lead in multiple indie films, in various web series, and also been the lead in productions at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Rattlestick Theatre, and The Atlantic Theatre. She’s also expended her education by training with Bob Krakower, James Calleri, and various wonderful improv instructors at UCB.
Recent Highlights:
Part of the 2024 Atlantic Acting School Alumni Showcase
Featured performer on UCB’s Characters Welcome
Won Best Actress at the 72 Hour Shootout with her short film First Day Back
Recent credits include The Equalizer, FBI: Most Wanted, New Amsterdam, and producing and starring in a sold out production at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.