Ayanna Bria Bakari biography

Ayanna Bria Bakari

At Writers Theatre: Stick Fly, The Niceties

Ayanna graduated with a BFA in acting from The Theatre School at DePaul University in 2017. Since graduating, some of her theatre credits include Cat in The Originalist (Indiana Repertory Theatre), Izzie Mae/Clerk Son in Robert O’Hara’s Insurrection: Holding History (Stage Left Theatre, Jeff nominated), Sister Felicityin Suddenly Last Summer (Raven Theatre), Dr. Love in Paul Michael Thomson’s Leave Me Alone! (The Story Theatre), Ekaterina in Fun Harmless Warmachine (The New Colony), Natalie Charlesin the world premiere of How to Catch Creation by Christina Anderson (Goodman Theatre) and Evelyn Brandon in the Midwest premiere of Too Heavy For Your Pocket by Jireh Breon Holder (Timeline Theatre). Ayanna Bria’s television credits include Chicago PD (NBC) and a recurring role on The CHI (Showtime). She will make her film debut in Holiday Heist coming this holiday season. Ayanna Bria is currently an ensemble member with The Story Theatre and is represented by Stewart Talent. “I would like to thank my ancestors, and, of course, my beautiful parents for ALWAYS believing in me. Asante Sana!”

[Bio as of May 2019]