Krishna Smitha

SAG-AFTRA | AEA

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BIO

Krishna Smitha is an South Asian American actor, producer, and educator born in Brooklyn, NY, raised in Dallas, TX, now based in Los Angeles, CA.

Krishna began her acting career in the Indian Telugu film industry, Tollywood (not to be mistaken for its more popular cousin, Bollywood), with the award-nominated film, 'Muhurtham.' Yes, she did dance, and no, she did not sing.

In the US, Krishna is active in theatre, film, and television. She is a company member at The Road Theatre in Los Angeles. Theatre credits include 'Singularities' (Road Theatre), 'Residence Elsewhere' (East West Players), ‘Fruition' (Theatre of Note), 'We Are Among Us' (Pacific Resident Theatre). She is also a certified PEM (Perdekamp Emotional Method) instructor.

Krishna can be found on your tv screens on a whole slew of shows like NCIS, Hacks, Platonic, The Morning Show, This is Us, Bosch, and Silicon Valley, among others. Her latest projects are the independent features 'Dead Dawn' and 'Silt' hitting theatres in 2026.

Fun Facts

Her dream role?

Working with the Muppets.

They are her heroes.

Also true:

Neuroscience major turned actor. Her parents are obviously very proud.

Krishna is a supporter of HEAL (Health and Education for ALL), providing healthcare and education to children in India. Check out the wonderful work they do!

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Upcoming Work

- DEAD DAWN and SILT- Two independent features, both filmed in Louisiana, are now completed and in theatres in the fall of 2026. So proud to have been a part of both of these films working with an incredible team of creatives.

DEAD DAWN is a supernatural dark comedy filled with heart... and blood.

SILT is a psychological slow burn thriller.

We are bypassing the distributors and taking them directly to theatres so if you'd like to see these indie films in a theatre near you- It's called Demand the Screen- check out this link to make it happen!

- SPACE CADETS: THE NEXT GENERATION- Television comedy series that explores the resilience and wonder of neurodivergent children and the parents who will do anything to find them the help they need. Krishna plays Christine Singh, a behavioral therapist who struggles with emotional nuances and social cues, earnest as she may be.

- PEM WORKSHOP- Perdekamp Emotional Method- Krishna is a teacher-in-training for this somatic emotional method used in performance as well as in the wellness and therapeutic settings. She will be performing in a showcase demonstrating the method on Thu, Sept 24 and Sat, Sept 26, 2026 at Theatre 68 in North Hollywood- Tickets are free- Check out the link to make reservations!