Risha Tenae

Risha Tenae is a Theatre, Television and Film Actor that has been involved with Theater and Theater education since high school. She graduated from the Alabama School of Fine Arts, attended Miami University B.A. theater program, and graduated from The California Institute of the Arts M.F.A. Theater program where she focused on performance. Theatre and TV credits include: Blues for an Alabama Sky(Angel), King Lear(Cornwall), 24 Hours the Musical(Shawnna), In the Blood(Welfare/Bully), Three Sisters(Irena), The Music Man(Alma), King Henry V(Kate), The Colored Museum(Woman #3). Don't Make Me Over(Cissy Houston), Single Black Female(SBF 2), Julius Caesar(Portia), The Seagull(Masha), Frankenstein(Caroline), Urban Love Story(Ms. Marion), The Color Purple; directed by Gary Griffin(PA), The Projects(Doreen), When We Heal and The Chi. 

In addition to acting, Risha finds joy in being a Teaching Artist. She taught Theatre for grades K-12 in multiple schools around Los Angeles County during her time there and is currently teaching Theatre for multiple schools around Chicago.

Classes

GRADES 8-12: SUMMER INTENSIVE FOR TEENS

1 week summer program for teen actors who want to experience training in a professional environment. Students will tackle scene work, on-camera, stage combat, improv & more. WEEK OF JULY 6th OR JULY 20th.

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GRADES 8-12: TEEN INTENSIVE 2.0

For Teens who have completed our Summer Intensive or already have training. Build on your existing skills and take your acting to the next level! WEEK OF JULY 27th.

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LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF

The perfect place to start your training.

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Testimonials

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I would absolutely recommend ASC. There’s such a great community here, and everyone’s really looking out for you.

— Victor Colomé

It was incredible to watch everyone grow and become noticeably better in eight weeks (in Level 1). The direction and notes (from Risha Tenae) during scenes always improved the performances.

— Zachary Wilhelm

Risha (Tenae) was amazing at providing feedback, constructive criticism and making everyone feel proud of their work. Everything with ASC has been amazing. It’s been such a joy to come to class (Level 1) each week.

— Sydney Kirin

This Level 1 acting class with Risha was awesome; she’s a great instructor. She knows her craft.  Risha (Tenae) created an environment that put everyone at ease, and she also challenged us to dig deeper.

— Ola Zen

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