Maya Kihara Profile
Profile Overview
Maya Kihara
- Female
- East Sussex, United Kingdom
- Playing Age
- 16 - 26
- Height
- 5′ 1″
- Ethnicity
- Black - African
- Eye Colour
- Brown
- Hair Colour
- Other
- Passport
- Yes
About Me
Hello,
I am a Kenyan actress, singer and physical theatre performer. I currently train at the Academy of Creative Arts (ACT) in Brighton, where we explore multiple disciplines, such as, movement, musical theater, Shakespeare and screen acting.
Next year, in February I will be part of the Writer’s Mark, a surrealist, interactive show about the work and life of Franz Kafka.
I have also been part of the ensemble in Sarah Mann’s production of ‘The Madness of King George III,’ ACT’s production of ‘The Accrington Pals’ and ‘Buckets.’ Additionally, I played Maddie in Anike Popoola’s student film ‘Sea.’
Accents
Central London, west coast valley girl, general American, southern American Accent, East African Accent, South African Accent.
Additional Skills
Aerial Hoopist, intermediary level contemporary dance , swimming, jazz singer, musical theater singer
I am a Kenyan actress, singer and physical theatre performer. I currently train at the Academy of Creative Arts (ACT) in Brighton, where we explore multiple disciplines, such as, movement, musical theater, Shakespeare and screen acting.
Next year, in February I will be part of the Writer’s Mark, a surrealist, interactive show about the work and life of Franz Kafka.
I have also been part of the ensemble in Sarah Mann’s production of ‘The Madness of King George III,’ ACT’s production of ‘The Accrington Pals’ and ‘Buckets.’ Additionally, I played Maddie in Anike Popoola’s student film ‘Sea.’
Accents
Central London, west coast valley girl, general American, southern American Accent, East African Accent, South African Accent.
Additional Skills
Aerial Hoopist, intermediary level contemporary dance , swimming, jazz singer, musical theater singer
Accents
Afrikaans, American - Standard, Australian, Canadian, French, Ghanaian, Haitian Creole, South African, Swahili, Yoruba, Zulu
Languages
Swahili
Accents (United Kingdom)
Aberdeen, English, standard, Southern England, South London
Memberships
Equity
| Year | Production | Role | Director Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
The Accrington Pals
|
Eva |
Mark Carroll
Academy of Creative Training |
| 2023 |
Faithfully
|
Faith |
Iman
|
| 2023 |
Buckets
|
multi-rolling |
Paul Tripp
|
| 2022 |
SEA
|
Maddie |
Anike Popoola
|
Training
| Year | School | Course |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Academy of Creative Arts
|
Acting diploma |
- Playing Age
- 16 - 26
- Height
- 5′ 1″
- Ethnicity
- Black - African
- Eye Colour
- Brown
- Hair Colour
- Other
- Passport
- Yes
