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Walid Chaya

Keynotes and industry masterclasses
on acting craft and career strategy.

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Signature Speaking Topics

Business of Acting in the Digital Age

Securing Agents & Managers

Acting Markets:
LA, NY & Beyond

Film & TV Genres in Casting

Adv. Scene Study & Script Analysis

Walid Chaya Actor Writer Director

ABOUT WALID CHAYA

Walid Chaya is an award-winning actor, director, and educator with over 20 years of experience in film, television, and arts training. He delivers keynote talks and masterclasses that bridge acting craft with the realities of the entertainment industry.
 

• Appeared in projects for A24, Netflix, NBC, CBS, and Hulu

• Founder of Studio For Performing Arts LA and Moonlit Wings Productions

• Bi-coastal presence in Los Angeles and New York

• Established relationships with casting directors and talent representatives

• Speaker and educator for colleges, schools, and studios worldwide

• Host of the Lights Camera Conversation podcast

• B.F.A. in Performance (Honors), VCUarts | American Theatre Wing SpringBoardNYC alumnus

Recent Success Stories

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Meet Walid Chaya: Crafting Opportunity Through Storytelling

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From Classroom to Camera: How SPALA Is Helping Actors Build Lasting Careers

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Studio For Performing Arts LA Is Turning Acting Training Into Real Hollywood Careers

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How Walid Chaya Is Shaping the Hollywood Landscape to Include Underrepresented Groups

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