Sasha Compère Explained

Sasha Compère
Birth Place:Detroit, Michigan, US
Nationality:American
Occupation:actor
Years Active:2018–present

Sasha Compère is an actress known for her roles in the television shows Miracle Workers, Love Life, and Single Drunk Female and in the film Uncorked.

Early life and education

Sasha Compère was born in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of immigrants from Haiti. She began performing theater in high school and continued theatre and film studies at The University of Michigan, while simultaneously receiving a Bachelors in Business Administration. Sasha joined The Flea Theatre as a member of the Bats in New York in 2009 and performed in their Serials underground theatre before moving to Los Angeles to pursue TV/Film.[1] [2]

Career

Compère's breakthrough role was as a series regular, Laura Greene, on season one of the TBS comedy Miracle Workers.[3] Prior to getting that role, Compère worked as a building manager. She said the role on Miracle Workers "changed my life."[4]

Other prominent credits include a recurring character on the HBO show Love Life, starring Anna Kendrick, and a role in the Netflix film Uncorked,[5] starring Mamoudou Athie and written and directed by the show runner for HBO's Insecure, Prentice Penny.[6] Critic Pete Hammond called Compère "perfectly cast" in the film.[7]

In February 2021, Compère was announced as a series regular in the upcoming comedy series Single Drunk Female to air on Freeform.[8]

Selected filmography

Selected television

Notes and References

  1. Web site: sasha compere. August 16, 2020. SCAD District. en-US.
  2. Web site: Trumbore. Dave. February 6, 2019. 'Miracle Workers': Jon Bass & Sasha Compere on Being Human in the TBS Comedy. August 16, 2020. Collider. en-US.
  3. Web site: Otterson. Joe. November 21, 2017. TBS Comedy 'Miracle Workers' Casts Sasha Compère as Series Regular (EXCLUSIVE). August 16, 2020. Variety. en.
  4. News: Sasha Compère discusses connecting to her character on 'Miracle Workers' . September 2, 2020 . District . February 11, 2019.
  5. Web site: N'Duka. Amanda. December 7, 2018. Emmy Nominee Kelly Jenrette, 'HTGAWM' Star Matt McGorry & More Join Netflix Film 'Uncorked'. August 16, 2020. Deadline. en.
  6. Web site: Desk. TV News. Prentice Penny's UNCORKED Adds Kelly Jenrette, Matt McGorry, Sasha Compere, Gil Ozeri and Bernard David Jones. August 16, 2020. BroadwayWorld.com. en.
  7. News: Hammond . Pete . 'Uncorked' Review: Netflix Drama With Superb Ensemble Plays As Smoothly As A Fine Wine . September 2, 2020 . Deadline . April 1, 2020.
  8. News: Otterson . Joe . Freeform Orders Comedy Series 'Single Drunk Female' Starring Ally Sheedy, Sofia Black-D'Elia . May 20, 2021 . Variety . February 26, 2021.
  9. Web site: Indie Spirit-Nominated ‘Test Pattern’ Filmmaker Shatara Michelle Ford Has Completed Next Film. IndieWire. Kate. Erbland. June 25, 2024. August 1, 2024.
  10. Web site: Sasha Compere as Laura . TBS . September 2, 2020.
  11. SHOW BIOS - Sasha Compère. Disney General Entertainment Content. January 15, 2022.
  12. Web site: GENIUS: MLK/X Exclusive Clip - Corretta Scott King is Worried for Martin Luther King Jr . February 6, 2024 .

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