Chandra Russell
Chandra Russell | |
|---|---|
| Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Tisch School of the Arts |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, writer |
| Known for | South Side |
| Spouse | |
Chandra Russell is an American actress and writer. She is known for her performance in the comedy series South Side.
Life and career
[edit]Russell was born and raised on the south side of Chicago.[1] She attended Lincoln Park High School.[2] Although she initially wanted to pursue dramatic acting, she stated "comedy just came to me because Chicago is just a naturally very funny city. Everybody in Chicago is sure that they are the funniest person you ever met."[3] Russell trained in acting at New York University Tisch School of the Arts.[4][1]
Russell co-wrote and starred in the cult YouTube web series Downtown Girls.[1] She gained wider prominence as a lead on the Chicago-set series South Side, co-created by and co-starring her husband, Bashir Salahuddin.[5] She was also in the writer's room and helped develop her character, Officer Turner.[3]
She starred in the 2024 film All Happy Families directed by Haroula Rose and filmed in Chicago.[4] She is developing a comedy project with her Downtown Girls writing partners.[5]
Russell resides with her husband and children in Los Angeles.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Weaves, Wigs & Edges: South Side Writer and Star Chandra Russell Tells Us Why Baby Hairs Are a Waste of Time". The Root. 2019-08-28. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ^ a b "The Chicago roots of the creative team behind Comedy Central's 'South Side'". Chicago Tribune. 2019-07-25. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ^ a b "'South Side' Actor Chandra Russell On Why Black Women Are The Funniest People Alive". HuffPost. 2022-12-20. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ^ a b Complex, Valerie (2022-09-30). "Michael Shannon To Executive Produce Haroula Rose Film 'All Happy Families' Starring Josh Radnor, Rob Huebel, Becky Ann Baker, Chandra Russell And John Ashton". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ^ a b Tinubu, Aramide (2019-08-28). "Chandra Russell Is Here To Set You Straight: EXCLUSIVE". StyleCaster. Retrieved 2025-01-23.