Coaching Offerings & Philosophy
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 side 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 may come 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, music, 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, message me under contact! And for testimonials, scroll below!
The Love fest AKA Testimonials
“Isra is the kind of coach that really believes in her students and just wants to see us all succeed.“
“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 (@Girl on Couch) Actor & Musician