Ariyan Kassam is a British-born multi-hyphenate actor and performer of South Asian descent. Raised in Nairobi, Kenya, and Johannesburg, South Africa, his diverse background contributes to a rich array of experiences that inform his work in the arts. With a career that spans various disciplines, Ariyan embodies a unique perspective that resonates within the contemporary entertainment landscape. His journey reflects a blend of cultural influences, shaping both his personal and professional narratives.

Ariyan holds an MFA in acting from Yale School of Drama, and has also trained at RADA and California Institute of the Arts. He is currently based in New York and London, with the ability to work in both the UK and US. His work has been seen on stage at the Under the Radar Festival with the Public Theater in New York, and on screen with studios from Netflix, Hulu and Amazon MGM. No matter the medium, from screen to stage to voice-over, Ariyan brings a certain charisma, joyful energy and deep specificity to all the projects he works on. He believes offering his heart and empathy to the work is key in its impact to audiences. Ariyan is grateful to tell stories that span across the globe.

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