Sasha Aksana Nikolaevna (she/her) was born in St. Petersburg, Russia and came to the United States when she was less than a year old. Sasha has formally been in the performing arts since she was 7 years old, training with Stage Coach in the United Kingdom while living there. Sasha graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy with a major in Theatre Arts, plus a semester formally dedicated to her talents as a costume designer. Sasha’s home as a performer is in theatre though the screen focus during her undergrad acting training at Rutgers Mason Gross has allowed her to further strengthen her acting versatility.
Sasha holds a certification in the Meisner Acting Technique. Sasha is presently studying classical ballet. Sasha is passionate about narratives around Transgender women. Sasha believes Trans people must be present, even when a story doesn’t include Transness. Sasha is grateful for her journey and all individuals that fill it.
Headshot by Stephen K. Mack.