Amita Rao
Amita Rao | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts |
| Occupation(s) | comedian, actress |
| Years active | 2020s-present |
Amita Rao is an American comedian and actress.
Biography
Rao attended drama school at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts. In 2020, she graduated with a degree in theatre.[1]
Before having a breakthrough in acting, Rao worked as a development intern at a production company in New York.[2]
In 2021, Rao moved to Chicago to train in long-form improvisational comedy at the Annoyance Theatre and at The Second City and performed with comedy troupe Gag Reflex.[3][4]
In 2024, Rao had a dramatic role in the suspense thriller television series The Emperor of Ocean Park.[5]
In 2025, Rao portrayed Nandika in the Hulu comedy series Deli Boys.[3][4]
Also in 2025, Rao portrayed Issa in the FX comedy series Adults (originally developed under the name Snowflakes), created by The Tonight Show writers Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw and executive produced by Nick Kroll, about five housemates. Although set in Queens, New York, the show is filmed in Toronto.[6][7][8] Her character has been described as "loud, dramatic [and] sexually liberated" by Time (magazine),[9] and "unapologetically brash".[10]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Emperor of Ocean Park | Receptionist | 1 episode |
| 2025 | Deli Boys | Nandika | 5 episodes |
| 2025 | Adults | Issa | 8 episodes |
See also
References
- ^ "Alum spotlight: Amita Rao (BA '20) & Chelsea Matkins (BFA '21)". arts.vcu.edu. 2022-11-07. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ Berenz, Ryan (2025-05-20). "Meet the Cast of FX's New Comedy 'Adults'". TV Insider. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ a b Zornosa, Laura (2025-05-15). "Meet the 20-something 'Adults' who are still trying to figure it out". LA Times. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ a b Worthington, Chris (2025-03-05). "In New Hulu Comedy 'Deli Boys', Chicago Plays Philadelphia". Blockclubchicago. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ Seitz, Loree (2025-05-28). "'Adults' Cast and Character Guide: Who's Who in the New FX Comedy Series?". The Wrap. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2024-07-29). "FX Orders 20-Something Ensemble Comedy Series 'Snowflakes'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ Rankin, Seija (2025-05-30). ""Wait, I'm Slapping a Teenager Who's Getting An Abortion?": How the Cast of 'Adults' Pulled Off Their Boundary-Pushing Comedy". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ Hussain, Tania (2024-05-30). ""It Completely Just Derailed": 'Adults' Cast and Showrunners on Charlie Cox's Wildly Messy and Chaotic Episode". Collider. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ Berman, Judy (2025-05-22). "In Adults and Overcompensating, a New Generation Reinvents the Hangout Comedy". Time. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ Edwards, Belen (2025-05-28). "'Adults' review: More than just Gen Z 'Friends'". Mashable. Retrieved 2025-06-03.