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Samiah Alexander, Dreaming Big and Opening Doors

PERFECTS 2 | Bi-Coastal Theater Collective


Samiah Alexander
Samiah Alexander

For Samiah Alexander, storytelling has always started at home. Whether staging plays with her siblings for family members or mentally placing herself inside the scenes of her favorite films, the spark of performance ignited early. Now a professional actress with credits that include the Oscar-nominated Hidden Figures, Samiah brings both presence and purpose to every role she steps into.


Her big dream reaches far beyond the spotlight: to open a Performing Arts and Wellness Center in her hometown. "Growing up, I wasn’t exposed to much theatre," she shares. "I want to create more space for people to learn, create, and grow in the arts while also caring for their mental, physical, and emotional wellness."


Samiah's journey into acting began in earnest in 2016 when she landed her first professional role as one of the African American engineering women (aka "Computers") in Hidden Figures. For nearly two months, she commuted from Alabama to Georgia for filming, sharing space with legends like Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monae. "I knew I was right where I belonged. That experience solidified my calling."


What she loves most about the evolving arts scene is its openness to change. But she’s also quick to note where growth is still needed. "We need more originality in storytelling. We’re leaning too heavily on recreating what’s already been done."


That desire for authenticity is what makes her upcoming return to the stage so exciting. Samiah joins the cast of PERFECTS 2: Collateral Consequences, performing March 21-22. "It feels good to be back," she beams. "We’re going to leave it all on the stage."


When asked what grounds her in the whirlwind of the entertainment industry, she offers this powerful mantra:

"I choose to know who I am, so no one can shape me into who they want me to be."


Samiah Alexander isn’t just playing roles, she’s building spaces, stories, and standards for those who come next. And that, perhaps, is her greatest performance yet.




 
 
 

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