CAREER
ACTOR
Walid acts across film, TV, and theatre, with credits including NBC’s The Blacklist: Redemption, CBS’s Madam Secretary, A24’s Skin, and original films.
He is experienced in improv and comedy through Upright Citizens Brigade and The Groundlings, and holds a BFA in Performance from Virginia Commonwealth University.
DIRECTOR/WRITER
Walid writes and directs original films screened internationally, including at acclaimed festivals and a special screening for the World Expo.
His work includes award-winning live projects recognized by BroadwayWorld for Best Special Event, and he is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.
ACTOR
Walid acts across film, TV, and theatre, with credits including NBC’s The Blacklist: Redemption, CBS’s Madam Secretary, A24’s Skin, and original films.
He is experienced in improv and comedy through Upright Citizens Brigade and The Groundlings, and holds a BFA in Performance from Virginia Commonwealth University.
DIRECTOR/WRITER
Walid writes and directs original films screened internationally, including at acclaimed festivals and a special screening for the World Expo.
His work includes award-winning live projects recognized by BroadwayWorld for Best Special Event, and he is a member of the Stage Directors & Choreographers Society.
EDUCATOR
Walid speaks at schools and studios nationwide, offering classes, workshops, and industry showcase productions — in person and via Zoom.
His programs through Studio for Performing Arts LA and Moonlit Wings are Washington Family Magazine award winners for Best Arts Program & Best Drama Instruction.
ACTOR
Walid acts across film, TV, and theatre, with credits including NBC’s The Blacklist: Redemption, CBS’s Madam Secretary, A24’s Skin, and original films.
He is experienced in improv and comedy through Upright Citizens Brigade and The Groundlings, and holds a BFA in Performance from Virginia Commonwealth University.
DIRECTOR/WRITER
Walid writes and directs original films screened internationally, including at acclaimed festivals and a special screening for the World Expo.
His work includes award-winning live projects recognized by BroadwayWorld for Best Special Event, and he is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.
ABOUT
MY STORY
Walid Chaya is an actor, director, and educator whose work spans film, theatre, and arts education, with a career rooted in storytelling, mentorship, and creative leadership. His journey began at age four, when he went backstage at a Lebanese musical production of Romeo and Juliet and first experienced the power of storytelling from behind the curtain. That moment sparked a lifelong path rooted in performance and creation.
Now based in Los Angeles, with professional roots in the Washington, DC and New York markets, Walid works across film, theatre, and arts education. His foundation includes conservatory-style training centered on on-camera performance and stage craft, along with professional affiliations with SAG-AFTRA and the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.
He has also participated as a director in SpringBoardNYC, an initiative created by the American Theatre Wing, and today works as an entertainment entrepreneur—developing original projects and educational programs with a clear focus: telling stories, shaping artists, and creating impact.
ABOUT
MY STORY
Walid Chaya is an actor, director, and educator whose work spans film, theatre, and arts education, with a career rooted in storytelling, mentorship, and creative leadership. His journey began at age four, when he went backstage at a Lebanese musical production of Romeo and Juliet and first experienced the power of storytelling from behind the curtain. That moment sparked a lifelong path rooted in performance and creation.
Now based in Los Angeles, with professional roots in the Washington, DC and New York markets, Walid works across film, theatre, and arts education. His foundation includes conservatory-style training centered on on-camera performance and stage craft, along with professional affiliations with SAG-AFTRA and the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.
He has also participated as a director in SpringBoardNYC, an initiative created by the American Theatre Wing, and today works as an entertainment entrepreneur—developing original projects and educational programs with a clear focus: telling stories, shaping artists, and creating impact.
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