Sonal Shah is an award-winning actress, writer, and director known for her bold, heart-centered performances across film, television, and theatre. A recipient of Stage Scene LA’s “Performance of the Year” Scenie Award, she stars in the critically acclaimed feature Four Samosas and continues to garner attention for the depth, humor, and humanity she brings to every role.

A pioneer for South Asian representation, Sonal was one of the first Indian-American women to appear in a major TOS recurring role on a network comedy (Scrubs). Her screen work includes Superstore (NBC), New Girl (FOX), Better Things (FX), The High Note (Working Title), Definition Please (Netflix), Mira Royal Detective (Disney), The Powerpuff Girls (Cartoon Network), and more.

An ensemble member of the esteemed IAMA Theatre Company, Sonal is an NBC Diversity Showcase Alum, Second City Conservatory Graduate, Disney+ development partner, and was named one of Anokhi Magazine’s “Top 10 Fascinating South Asians.”

A respected teacher and director, Sonal trains actors in screen acting and writing at Stella Adler Art of Acting Professional Conservatory and scene study at John Rosenfeld Studios, while developing original projects rooted in humor, humanity, and the transformative power of storytelling.