As a professional actor, teacher, and writer for 10 years, little gives me as much joy as passing on the knowledge and experience I’ve gained to my clients.
I coach clients privately for all facets of the entertainment industry – film, television, theater, and a wide range of special projects. I work with both established actors and beginners.
Periodically, I also host classes in the business of acting, as well as figuring out your branding & creating a reel tailored to that brand.
My goal is to provide my clients with a strong acting base & toolkit so you can feel comfortable tackling any script or play that comes your way.
I currently also teach acting & sketch writing at the renowned Second City, whose alumni include the likes of Tina Fey, Keegan-Michael Key, Tim Meadows, Amy Poehler, and many more.
I use relaxation, sense/ emotional memory, improvisation, script analysis, role-playing, body language, and feedback to help you achieve your goals. I believe that there is no one method or “right way” of acting; there is only what works for YOU. If it gets you to where you need to be, then that’s what we’ll use.
For more information about my classes, private coaching & rates, check out the FAQ’s below!
Testimonials From My Coaching Clients
You guys, you’re making me blush!
“I BOOKED my first Supporting Film Role in over 10 years!”
Dina Spybey-Waters
Actor in Freaky Friday, Just Like Heaven, Joey, Haunted Mansion, Modern Family & many more.
“I had the privilege of working with Isra Elsalihie this year and was impressed with her dedication to her students and her deep understanding of the craft of acting. Isra possesses a rare combination of professional expertise and personal warmth. Her teaching style is engaging and nurturing. Her passion for the craft is contagious. After taking several years off to raise my children, I recently came out of retirement to relaunch my career. Under her coaching, I am happy to say that I BOOKED my first Supporting Film Role in over 10 years! I am very grateful to Isra and highly recommend her!!”
– Dina Spybey-Waters
“Isra is the kind of coach that really believes in her students and just wants to see us all succeed. I am endlessly grateful to have had her as my first acting teacher.”
Megan Boni
Actor & Content Creator @Girl on Couch
“When I signed up for acting classes at Second City, I was lucky enough to be assigned Isra as my teacher and I truly couldn’t have asked for a better introduction to acting. From day one, she created such a welcoming, non-judgmental space that made diving into this new world feel exciting instead of intimidating. Isra taught me in Acting 1 and she quickly became someone my whole class deeply admired. In fact, we loved learning from her so much that we asked Second City to bring back Acting 3 just so we could continue training with her. She’s patient, supportive, and incredibly insightful, not just about the craft of acting, but also the business side: resumes, headshots, auditions, reels, and so much more. She helped me grow as an actress through her care and clarity, and always made me feel seen and valued. Isra is the kind of coach that really believes in her students and just wants to see us all succeed. I am endlessly grateful to have had her as my first acting teacher.” – Megan. B
“She instilled me with a newfound confidence and inspired me to pursue acting more seriously.“
Savannah Rose
Actor & Writer
Isra is an insightful, uplifting teacher who utilizes a skilled balance of encouragement and constructive feedback. She instilled me with a newfound confidence and inspired me to pursue acting more seriously. 10/10 recommend her for all your coaching needs! Her creativity and collaborative spirit made the process easy. The results speak for themselves.