USHA KIREN
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RAISING HOPE (FOX Sitcom) (Performance Video) Quicktime
[MINDY] a deadpan, no-nonsense city official who loves dogs, but doesn't suffer fools, i.e. people. She prevents the Chance family from getting a photo with their newly adopted daughter, Hope. RECURRING GUEST STAR
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COUPLES THERAPY OPP. KATHERINE HEIGL (Comedy Scene) (Performance Video) Quicktime
[PATIENT] a desperate, quirky patient in couples therapy with her difficult partner...*ahem*...cat! LEAD ROLE
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BROKEN HEARTS DIVISION (Web Series - Comedy) (Performance Video) Quicktime
[OFFICER CARLA] a lovelorn police officer tells her boss that she is in love with her in the most awkward way possible. SERIES REGULAR
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BROKEN HEARTS DIVISION (Web Series - Comedy) (Performance Video) Quicktime
[OFFICER CARLA] a lovelorn police officer tries to cover up her infatuation with her boss whom she is stalking. SERIES REGULAR
Résumé Print Résumé
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Exclusive Artists Agency (CA) 310-867-3176 Theatrical (Film / TV) Dean Panaro Talent (CA) (818) 660-0633 Voiceover |
TELEVISION | ||
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MIDDLEMOST POST |
SERIES REGULAR (VO) |
NICKELODEON d.John Trabbic III |
RAISING HOPE |
RECURRING GUEST STAR |
FOX d.Rebecca Asher |
KIDDING |
CO-STAR |
SHOWTIME d.Minkie Spiro |
CHUCK |
CO-STAR |
NBC d.Jeremiah Chechik |
WEB SERIES | ||
BROKEN HEARTS DIVISION |
SERIES REGULAR (awkward, lovelorn cop) |
Vanishing Angl d.Scott Rodgers |
CHICKENS OF THE COUP |
SERIES REGULAR (quirky, oblivious BFF) |
YOUTUBE d.Usha Kiren |
IF KIREN GOT MARRIED |
SERIES REGULAR |
YOUTUBE d.Usha Kiren |
GHOST LOOKERS: BUELLER HOUSE |
GUEST STAR |
Lucky Birds d.Ben Zelevansky |
TRADE SHOW SHOW |
CO-STAR |
Mailchimp Pres d.Jason Wolinar |
FILM | ||
SEEMINGLY ENDLESS POCKETS |
LEAD |
SR Productions d.Scott Rodgers |
COMMERCIALS (with notable comedic film directors) | ||
Cat's Pride |
LEAD opp. Katherine Heigl |
d.Anne Fletcher (27 Dresses) |
Lincoln Motors |
LEAD (improvised scenes & dialogue) |
d.Jake Szymanski (Jury Duty) |
COMEDY | ||
NBC Stand-Up for Diversity |
Comedian: Semi-Finalist |
NBC Universal |
Usha Kiren & Friends - monthly |
Comedian / Host / Producer |
Neon Venus Theatre, LA |
The Groundlings |
Comedy Improv Level 1 |
Tony Sepulveda |
Upright Citizens Brigade |
Comedy Improv Level 1 & 2 |
Amanda Sitko |
Mary Lou Belli |
Multi-Camera Sitcom Acting |
Mary Lou Belli |
EDUCATION & TRAINING | ||
Southern Methodist University |
BBA - Accounting |
Intern-'Big 4' accounting firm |
Brian Reise Studios |
On-Camera Acting |
Brian Reise |
Holly Powell Studios |
On-Camera Acting |
Holly Powell |
Anthony Meindl Studios |
Theatrical Scene Study |
Sean Riley |
Physical Characteristics / Measurements |
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Height: 5'2" |
Weight: 125 lbs |
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COMEDIAN, DEADPAN, MEMORABLE VOICE, QUIRKY, OFFBEAT VOICE, ONE-OF-A-KIND VOICE, SPARKLY EYES, US Passport exp. 2028, Jump Rope, Roller Skating, Swimming - ability - general, Comedian, Improvisation, Licensed Driver, Voiceover, American - Southern Accent
Think funny women Mindy Kaling, Aubrey Plaza, & Mayim Bialik. Usha Kiren’s role on FOX’s “Raising Hope” started as a one-liner, but the writers fell in love with her impeccable comedic timing & expanded it to become a RECURRING GUEST STAR. On NICKELODEON’s animated show, “Middlemost Post”, her memorable, offbeat natural speaking voice & mannerisms inspired writers (again!) for her SERIES REGULAR character, an audience favorite. Born and raised in the Southern US. LOS ANGELES BASED.