Aaliyah Alexis is a New York–based actress and director from Canton, Michigan, with a focus on character-driven and socially resonant storytelling. Known for her grounded intensity and emotionally rich performances, she is drawn to stories of resilience and transformation. She brings a deep emotional truth to her work, supported by training in movement-based performance and devising.
She made her NYC debut in Space (SHEA) by Kelechi Udenkwo at the Chain Theatre. Her stage work includes The Yard (DAISY) by Iris Goode-Middleton at the Downing Gross Cultural Arts Center; Antigone Blue (ISMENE), the first-place production at the National Association of Dramatic and Speech Arts (NADSA); and The Colored Museum (MISS PAT and MEDEA) by George C. Wolfe.
Her directing credits include The Odd Couple (Female Version), The Lover, and The Fallen Angel. She approaches directing through collaboration and valuing the creative process as a space for exploration of truth. Deeply committed to representation and accessibility in the arts, Aaliyah seeks to develop original works that amplify underrepresented voices and build community through theatre. She believes powerful storytelling not only entertains but serves as a means of reflection and social change.
Aaliyah is currently an MFA Candidate in Acting and Directing at the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University. She holds a B.A. in Theatre Performance from Hampton University. An active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Aaliyah is committed to fostering creative opportunities that uplift underrepresented voices and expand access to the arts. She believes it is her calling to serve by bringing communities together through theatre.
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