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Studio For Performing Arts LA just announced the return of their MENASA Diversity Showcase Virtual Open Call to be held online this month.

LA auditions are on April 7 for ages 7 to 99; the top 20 kids/teens and top 20 adults will perform at Studio For Performing Arts LA's...

"Award-winning actor, director, and top creative Walid Chaya is chosen to bring the funny to the TOSketch Comedy Festival this year."

A message from Filmmaker Walid Chaya for the special screening of “Driving Ms. Saudi” at the Expo 2020 Dubai / World Fair.

Expo 2020 Dubai screens film by Walid Chaya celebrating International Women’s Day.

The Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival will screen "Elon Musk Space X Auditions" starring Walid Chaya as an Official Selection of the festival.

Watch a clip with Walid Chaya as "Ansari" from the US Navy film, 'Full Speed Ahead 3.0'.

Loujain Hathloul celebrated one year home after 1001 days in prison for taking the drivers seat in Saudi Arabia and inspired Walid’s film.

Walid Chaya shares the three casting websites essential to have a profile on as an actor.

"Middle Eastern Actor Walid Chaya Directs Winning MENASA Diversity Event In Hollywood" as seen in "New York Daily Trends" news.

Casting directors have stated that they prefer individual performance clips over a full length demo reel from actors. Find out why and how.

Studio For Performing Arts LA is the WINNER of the Regional 2021 BroadwayWorld Awards "Best Special Event" for our MENASA Diversity Showcase

2021 has been a year of SUCCESS for our students. Check out our top Success Stories below!

We are nominated for a BroadwayWorld award! Vote today for our "MENASA Diversity Showcase," a great initiative for underrepresented artists.

"Rising actor and director Walid Chaya stepped out in style and added to the glitz and glamour of GQ's Men of the Year exclusive event."

Met the lovely and talented Sandra Oh after a special screening of her new Netflix show “The Chair” which is so well done, congrats Sandra!

Concept News Now features "Hard Candy" directed by Walid Chaya.

How do you know if you're ready for acting representation? I have created a short checklist to help actors find out!

The difference between a good and bad self-tape can be what decides which actor will be chosen. Here are three tips that can help!

Walid Chaya's work in broadening diversity in Hollywood featured in Celeb Mix.