"The Groundlings Theatre & School recently celebrated its 8th Annual Diversity Festival, an event that has become a cornerstone of the Los Angeles comedy scene. This year, the festival brought together a diverse array of voices, showcasing creativity, community, and the spirit of comedy that has made The Groundlings a beloved institution. Among the featured performers was actor and filmmaker Walid Chaya, who brought his own brand of energy and originality to the event, contri

Watch me perform in The Groundlings School Diversity Scholarship Showcase this Saturday! Grateful for this opportunity and for championing diverse voices in comedy.

If you’re an actor, filmmaker, or just someone who loves powerful storytelling, the Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) is about to deliver two can’t-miss screenings you’ll want front-row seats for. This September, VCU arts Theatre alumni-turned-filmmakers are returning to RVA to share their latest work—films that have been making waves from Hollywood all the way back home.

If you’re an actor, filmmaker, or creative spirit looking for career inspiration, this is one event you’ll want to mark in bold on your calendar. On Friday, September 26, join award-winning filmmakers and proud VCU alumni Walid Chaya and Collin Chute for an exciting RVA Alumni Q&A at VCU arts Theatre. This isn’t your typical lecture—think of it as a behind-the-scenes conversation where you can ask questions, swap ideas, and walk away with real-world strategies to fuel your

Harriet, a once-promising filmmaker, is stuck in the suburbs of New Jersey. Alienated from her cheating husband and spurned by her teenage daughter, she secretly enrolls in film school to revive her long-lost dream.

Harriet, a once-promising filmmaker, is stuck in the suburbs of New Jersey. Alienated from her cheating husband and spurned by her teenage daughter, she secretly enrolls in film school to revive her long-lost dream.

Watch Walid Chaya with Miriam Shore in the World Premire of MAGIC HOUR, an Official Selection of the Berkshire International Film Festival.

Singing something a little unexpected this week at Musical Mondays LA! 🎯 Join me for the 10pm Live Spot — FREE at The Chapel at WeHo 🤩 Our “Miscast” line-up is full of surprises, and I can’t wait to share mine!

Next stop for my film, "Darn It Darla!"  We’re screening Love Wins International Film Festival on Friday, May 3 at 6PM in Long Island, NY!  Tickets are available now at darnitdarla.com or directly via the Love Wins Festival website. Don’t wait — seating is limited! “Fame demands its dues.”  I had the honor of directing this dark comedy — and playing Blake, the manipulative talent manager working the industry from the shadows. LOGLINE: A former child star fights for a

Casting a variety of hilarious roles for adults ages 18 and up in the one-act comedy play “Crazytown,” directed by Jon Taylor and produced by Walid Chaya for Studio For Performing Arts LA.

Grateful to share my movie “Darn It Darla!” on closing day of the Hollywood Arab Film Festival - HAFF!  It was an unforgettable screening surrounded by friends, cast, crew, and so much love. Thank you to everyone who came out to support — your presence meant the world.  Amazing to finally have my co-star and dear friend Quincy attend and see our film on the big screen, to a packed audience!

***Equity and Non-Equity singers are welcome to attend. Authorization to legally work in the United States is required. * Monday, April

Directed by Walid Chaya, "Darn It Darla!" is a short film where he stars as a manipulative talent manager, following a former child stars...

Directed by Walid Chaya, "Darn It Darla!" is a short film where he stars as a manipulative talent manager, following a former child stars...

This past Saturday, El Centro Theatre in Hollywood was filled with laughter and purpose as Studio For Performing Arts LA presented two...

Last Saturday, El Centro Theatre in Hollywood buzzed with energy as Studio For Performing Arts LA presented two uproarious one-act comedies

Directed by Walid Chaya, "Darn It Darla!" is a short film where he stars as a manipulative talent manager, following a former child stars...

This production will include a break-out cast of Los Angeles actors. Industry VIPs will be invited to attend the special engagement...

Auditions are open for a variety of hilarious roles for adults ages 18 and up in two one-act comedy plays, “Breaking Badly” and “Meet the Ro

Watch Walid Chaya with Miriam Shore in the World Premire of MAGIC HOUR, an Official Selection of the Santa Barbara Film Int'l Festival.