Amita Rao
Amita Rao | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts |
| Occupation(s) | comedian, actress |
| Years active | 2020s-present |
Amita Rao is an American comedian and actress.
Career
[edit]She attended drama school prior to moving to Chicago to train in long-form improvisational comedy at the Annoyance Theatre and at The Second City and peformed with comedy troupe Gag Reflex. She portrayed Nandika in 2025 Hulu comedy series Deli Boys.[1][2] She had a dramatic role in 2024 suspense thriller television series The Emperor of Ocean Park.[3]
She portrays Issa in FX comedy series Adults (originally developed under the name Snowflakes), created by The Tonight Show writers Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw and executive producer by Nick Kroll, about five housemates in Queens, New York but filmed in Toronto.[4][5][6] Her character was described as "loud, dramatic [and] sexually liberated" by Time (magazine),[7] and "unapologetically brash".[8]
Personal life
[edit]She attended Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts and graduated with a degree in theatre in 2020.[9] Before having a breakthrough in acting she worked as a development intern at a production company in New York.[10]
Partial filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Emperor of Ocean Park | Receptionist | 1 episode |
| 2025 | Deli Boys | Nandika | 5 episodes |
| 2025 | Adults | Issa | 8 episodes |
References
[edit]- ^ Zornosa, Laura (May 15, 2025). "Meet the 20-something 'Adults' who are still trying to figure it out". LA Times. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ Worthington, Chris (5 March 2025). "In New Hulu Comedy 'Deli Boys,' Chicago Plays Philadelphia". Blockclubchicago. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ Seitz, Loree (28 May 2025). "'Adults' Cast and Character Guide: Who's Who in the New FX Comedy Series?". The Wrap. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (July 29, 2024). "FX Orders 20-Something Ensemble Comedy Series 'Snowflakes'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ Rankin, Seija (30 May 2025). ""Wait, I'm Slapping a Teenager Who's Getting An Abortion?": How the Cast of 'Adults' Pulled Off Their Boundary-Pushing Comedy". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ Hussain, Tania (30 May 2024). ""It Completely Just Derailed": 'Adults' Cast and Showrunners on Charlie Cox's Wildly Messy and Chaotic Episode". Collider. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ Berman, Judy (22 May 2025). "In Adults and Overcompensating, a New Generation Reinvents the Hangout Comedy". Time. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ Edwards, Belen (28 May 2025). "'Adults' review: More than just Gen Z 'Friends'". Mashable. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ "Alum spotlight: Amita Rao (BA '20) & Chelsea Matkins (BFA '21)". arts.vcu.edu. 7 November 2022. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ Berenz, Ryan (May 20, 2025). "Meet the Cast of FX's New Comedy 'Adults'". TV Insider. Retrieved 3 June 2025.