Shani Pride is a visionary storyteller whose work lives at the intersection of creativity, cinema, and social impact. With over two decades in the entertainment industry, she brings a bold, emotionally resonant voice to everything she creates—across film, television, and digital platforms.
Pride recently wrote, directed, and starred in With Love, Me, a short film shot in Paris that serves as a proof of concept for a deeply personal feature set in France. Exploring themes of grief, self-love, and creative rebirth, the feature is currently in development. She is also developing Brownsville Redemption, a powerful television drama she created and wrote that explores equity, access, and resilience.
On screen, Pride has delivered compelling performances in acclaimed shows such as CSI: Miami, Weeds, and American Horror Story, while also starring in award-winning independent films and co-starring in major studio projects. Her versatility spans acting, commercial campaigns, and voiceover work—with a global portfolio that reflects both artistic range and emotional truth.
Shani Pride’s storytelling also extends into cinematic storytelling and strategic narrative development for individuals, brands and companies — where complex ideas are translated into emotionally resonant, visually compelling narratives. She partners with aligned leaders and organizations to craft high-level storytelling assets that build trust, clarify positioning, and communicate impact across platforms.
Her journey began in theater—first as a student at the prestigious Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA), and later at UCLA’s renowned Theater School. Classically trained and deeply rooted in craft, she has studied with master teachers across Los Angeles, New York, London, and Italy.
Her mission is clear: to tell stories that don’t just entertain—but awaken, inspire, and transform. Through every frame and every word, she invites others to feel deeply, think boldly, and remember who they are.