Sonal Shah

Sonal Shah is an award-winning actress known for her dynamic range, sharp comedic timing, and emotionally grounded performances. She first broke through as one of the first Indian American women in a major role on a network comedy (Scrubs), and has since built a diverse body of work across film, television, and theatre. Her feature Four Samosas received critical acclaim, and her performance in Definition Please was highlighted by The Hollywood Reporter as one that "stands out." On stage, Shah has delivered what critics have called a "dazzlingly multi-faceted... tour-de-force" in Untitled Baby Play, solidifying her reputation as a bold and versatile performer. Her television credits include Superstore, New Girl, and Better Things, and she has voiced characters in Mira, Royal Detective, The Powerpuff Girls, and Costume Quest. She is a member of IAMA Theatre Company, an alum of the NBC Diversity Showcase and The Second City Conservatory, and has previously held a development deal with Disney+. Shah is a respected acting teacher at John Rosenfeld Studios and Masterclass instructor and director at the Art of Acting Studio, where she is known for guiding actors toward authentic, truthful performances. A comedian and advocate for humanity, Sonal co-hosted the Asian American Institute for Congressional Studies Gala in DC attended by President Obama as well as galas for Comcast, NBC Universal, South Asian Network, Aiden's Red Envelope Benefit, and the American India Foundation on Wall Street, where she helped raise 2.1 million dollars for education in India. She's been a guest speaker at Harvard University, the Alpha Gamma Sigma Scholastic Honor Society, The Chicago Foundation for Women, and the Indo-American Community Services Organization who praised her "Outstanding Dedication and Support for the Community." Sonal Shah is part of a new generation of South Asian artists expanding what it means to be a leading woman on screen-complex, comedic, and unapologetically human.