Alia Shahid is an actor and playwright born and raised in Fairfax Station, VA. In 2020, she earned her BFA in Acting from Shenandoah Conservatory. During her time in undergrad, she learned that she is a skilled playwright, theatre production photographer, and social media marketer. She wrapped up her college career working in collaboration with The Farm Theater for their College Collaboration Project, where she performed as a lead in Judith Leora's 'THE HIERARCHY OF FISH'. She then performed an original monologue by Dipti Bramhandkar titled 'THE SECOND BEST PIE SHOP ON SUNSET' in Shenandoah Conservatory's The Playwright/Actor Project. After graduation, she went on to perform in her first off-Broadway reading of Dipti Bramhandkar's FEET IN THE FOREST LEAVE NO MARK through LAByrinth Theatre Company during their 2020 Summer Intensive. Later that summer, she performed in another reading of the same play through Narativ Inc., based in London, UK, via Zoom. In 2021, she made her feature film debut as 'Natalie' in CUPID FOR CHRISTMAS , which is now exclusively streaming on Hulu. After living in Los Angeles for over three years to pursue film, she's now back east to dip her toes in the DC theatre scene. During her time on the west coast, she worked at Geffen Playhouse, where she garnered Front of House, Concierge, and Guest Service experience, including working alongside Development as a Donor Representative. She's hopeful and looking forward to being back on a stage, writing a new piece, or helping a patron find their seat. You can find her headshot, resume, and reels on her website. www.aliashahid.com.