Rhea Ranavat

NYC–based actor, choreographer,

and finance exec turned full-time storyteller.

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About Rhea

HELLO!

I’m Rhea — an actor, choreographer, and former finance badass who finally answered my calling. Born and raised in Mumbai, India, I grew up immersed in the vibrant world of Bollywood films, which sparked my lifelong love of larger-than-life storytelling.

After years in high-stakes corporate boardrooms (yes, I had the heels and the deals), I walked away from the predictable path to pursue what truly lights me up — storytelling. Whether on screen or stage, I’m drawn to complex characters with vulnerability and a touch of chaos.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

My roots run deep in movement. I grew up dancing Indian classical: Bharatanatyam and Kathak. So physical storytelling is in my blood.

More recently, my training spans some of NYC’s most respected studios. I’ve studied Meisner at T. Schreiber, Method at Lee Strasberg, Imagination and Specificity at Stella Adler, and scene work at both HB Studio and Freeman Studio. I’m currently enrolled in T. Schreiber’s Summer On-Camera Intensive and continuing my Meisner work — because staying sharp and growing is non-negotiable.

These rooms have taught me technique, intuition, emotional risk, and the magic of listening. On set, I’ve brought that training to life through short films, student films, and indie projects — playing roles from soulful to sharp-edged, always seeking truth.

WORK ETHIC

I’m obsessed with the craft. I love the silence between lines. The breath before a breakdown. The emotional architecture of a scene. I’m self-sufficient when it comes to building character and making strong choices, and just as comfortable adapting in the moment to serve a director’s vision. I bring discipline to the day-to-day: I’m on time, off-book, and all in.

LIFE OUTSIDE THE FRAME

Beyond acting, I’m a bit of a wellness and spirituality nerd. Mornings start with Ayurvedic rituals, journaling, and long walks in Central Park with my dog, Soufflé. Evenings wind down with home-cooked wholesome meals and cuddles from Chutney, my cat.

I also have a deep love for finely curated fashion, open-water swims, martinis at sunset, lingering dinners in beautiful cities, wild dancing in the moonlight, and anything that celebrates beauty and intentional living.

I live for meaningful connection — the kind of conversations that swing from soul-searching questions about life and purpose to the kind of absurd banter that makes your stomach hurt from laughter. I need both — the depth and the ridiculous. They keep me grounded. They keep me me.

LET’S CONNECT

At the heart of it all, I believe in showing up fully, asking better questions, and creating space for something real.

Thanks for being here. I bring textured characters to life — femme fatales, flawed women, quiet storms. If your story has bite, heart, or heat, I’m the one you want on set. Let’s get to work!

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