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Diversity Initiatives
Khalil LeSaldo has SIGNED with BAC Talent Management!
Khalil LeSaldo has signed with BAC Talent Management for commercial and print representation after responding to our talent search notice...
Aug 15, 2024
Sapna Kumar has BOOKED a play with The Inkwell Theater!
Sapna Kumar has BOOKED a play with The Inkwell Theater after a casting referral from Walid and registering for our MENASA Diversity Showcase
Feb 20, 2024
Tayeb Jasoor has BOOKED a play with The Inkwell Theater!
Tayeb Jasoor has BOOKED a play with The Inkwell Theater after a casting referral from Walid and registering for our MENASA Diversity...
Feb 12, 2024
3rd Annual MENASA Diversity Showcase: Walid Chaya, MAAC, and CSA Host Online Premiere
The third annual MENASA Diversity Showcase had a successful premiere with over 60 actors delivering powerful monologues.
Apr 26, 2023
BroadwayWorld News: SPALA, MAAC, And CSA Make History With Third Annual MENASA Diversity Showcase
"The recent MENASA Diversity Showcase, held last Saturday on YouTube, was a triumphant success!" - BroadwayWorld
Apr 25, 2023
BroadwayWorld News: Walid Chaya Champions Diversity in 3rd Annual MENASA Showcase with MAAC
"The MENASA Diversity Showcase is not just a response to the ongoing lack of diversity in Hollywood, but a powerful initiative..."
Apr 1, 2023
About the MENASA Diversity Showcase by Studio For Performing Arts LA & MENA Arts Advocacy Coalition
The MENASA Diversity Showcase is a unique and impactful initiative aimed at providing a platform for actors of Middle Eastern...
Mar 15, 2023
BroadwayWorld News- 'Slam' Diversity Initiative Director Walid Chaya Awards Top Actors & Hosts Mixer
BroadwayWorld News 'Slam Diversity Scholarship Awarded' Photo Flash From Studio For Performing Arts LA's Monologue & Song Slam
Feb 17, 2023
BroadwayWorld Features Walid Chaya "CHECK PLEASE: TAKE 2" Director and Photo Call
"Studio For Performing Arts LA presented a diversity scholarship production of 'Check Please: Take 2,' directed by Walid Chaya.
Nov 12, 2022
Testimonial: Actor Tarek Zohdy From Our "2022 MENASA Diversity Showcase Virtual Open Call"
Studio For Performing Arts LA member Tarek Zohdy shares a testimonial from the "2022 MENASA Diversity Showcase Virtual Open Call" with MAAC.
Sep 3, 2022
2022 MENASA Diversity Showcase Screens Over 65 Actors Online At Studio For Performing Arts LA & MAAC
Over 65 actors of MENASA descent were virtually screened and performed for an exclusive television & film industry panel on April 30, 2022.
May 2, 2022
Director Walid Chaya Awarded For MENASA Actors Diversity Initiative Ft. New York Daily Trends News
"Middle Eastern Actor Walid Chaya Directs Winning MENASA Diversity Event In Hollywood" as seen in "New York Daily Trends" news.
Jan 27, 2022
Concept News Now Features Diversity Production "Hard Candy" The Hit Comedy Directed by Walid Chaya
Concept News Now features "Hard Candy" directed by Walid Chaya.
Nov 19, 2021
Walid Chaya's Work in Broadening Diversity in Hollywood Featured in Celeb Mix
Walid Chaya's work in broadening diversity in Hollywood featured in Celeb Mix.
Oct 26, 2021
“Check Please” Directed By Walid Chaya Sold Out In West Hollywood Last Weekend
Full house at the show & mixer for Studio For Performing Arts LA, check out photo highlights & thank you for supporting live arts in WeHo.
Oct 25, 2021
Walid Chaya's Diversity Program Featured in NetNewsLedger
Walid Chaya's Diversity Program Featured in NetNewsLedger
Oct 10, 2021
2021 Diversity Initiative 80 MENASA Actors Screened by Hollywood VIPs In Virtual Open Call
On May 8th, 2021 our open call helped performers of MENASA descent raise their acting profile & visibility to a panel of TV & film VIPs.
May 8, 2021
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