Shanta Parasuraman

Hi there! My name is Shanta and I'm a bicoastal screen, stage, and VO actor originally from the DC area.

I specialize in both drama and comedy and most recently played Special Agent Brindi Arya on CBS's FBI: Most Wanted.

I have a B.A. in Theatre/Drama from Indiana University, have trained with Ken Schatz (2014-present), Jamie Castro, Shannon Bills, Matt Newton Studio, and Upright Citizens Brigade.

Happy to give adjustments/suggestions if it's helpful for you. I really love connecting and collaborating with other artists. Let me know what you need!

Shanta Parasuraman is a bicoastal actor, singer, musician, and writer. Most recently she starred on CBS's FBI: MOST WANTED as Special Agent Brindi Arya opposite Julian McMahon.

Her regional credits include THE WOLVES (Helen Hayes Winner) and WHITE PEARL at Studio Theatre, the national tour of THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY, and several independent and short films.

She is the creator, writer, and star of the comedy series "DTF." She has played piano and guitar since age 7 and also has skills with bass, ukelele, saxophone, and drums.

She has a B.A. in Theatre/Drama from Indiana University, has trained with Jamie Castro, Shannon Bills, Van Hansis, Ken Schatz (2014-present), Heidi Marshall, and Upright Citizens Brigade (Ongoing Improv Study). She is a dual citizen of the US & UK.


Credits Include

Year
Credit
2021 [IMDB]
FBI: Most Wanted
TV Series
2021 [IMDB]
Rainbow High
TV Series shor
2020 [IMDB]
One Shots: D&D Character Podcast
TV Series
2019 [IMDB]
DTF
TV Mini-Series
2019 [IMDB]
The Day Of
Short
2012 [IMDB]
Weapons of Mass Production
TV Series shor
2012 [IMDB]
Conquering the Rose
Film
2011 [IMDB]
6 Nonsmokers
Film
2010 [IMDB]
The End of Something
Short