“Hi. I’m a career-changing director. It’s nice to meet you.” I think his name is actually Kevin, and I avoid eye contact at all costs. As I extend my arm to shake…
Sonal Shah10,August, 2018
I got my first paid acting job at 22. Switching my major from pre-medicine to theatre was a risk that even I thought was insane. Halfway through my junior year at Loyola…
Sonal Shah8,June, 2018
This time, things were different. I’m going to drive across the country to La La Land, and I don’t know when I’ll be back. Thirty years ago, my parents left India and came…
Sonal Shah3,May, 2018
“Breathe in, Breathe out.” I’m in my car shaking and sweating profusely because my gut is in shambles. It’s pilot season and it’s literally down to me and two others for a huge…
Sonal Shah6,April, 2018
“Flight attendants, please prepare for landing…” I’m heading to Washington D.C. with my best friend and fellow actor Parvesh Cheena. We are invited to host the 22nd Annual Gala for The Asian Pacific…
Sonal Shah8,March, 2018
I used to be sorry for EVERYTHING! I’m Indian. I’m sorry. I’m a woman. I’m sorry. I’m an actor. I’m sorry. I’m an artist. I’m sorry. I create. I’m sorry. I like to…
Sonal Shah9,February, 2018