The Artist…

My name is Sakile Camara (she/her) and I am an actor, teacher, writer, director and producer originally from Washington, DC. I love living truthfully through a character's imaginary circumstances whether it be on stage, in front of the camera or in a voiceover studio bringing words on a page to life. After graduating from Howard University with a BFA in Musical Theatre I worked at The Kennedy Center numerous times, as well as Arena Stage and other amazing theaters in the DC area. I also worked on numerous projects as a Voice Actor for Graphic Audio, where I worked on many graphic novels, including Black Panther when I portrayed Princess Shuri. I have been blessed enough to book multiple roles on NBC, Showtime and Comedy Central. I have also written and three on-camera projects, directed two of them, two being a sketch comedy and the other being a short film.

The Teacher...

I currently teach at my own studio that I founded called Sakile’s Acting, Voice and Entertainment Studio (a.k.a. SAVES) and Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in West Hollywood. While living in NYC I taught Singing, Audition and Self-Tape at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts with the Lee Strasberg Studio in NYC. I have also taught at Pace University and Terry Knickerbocker Studio along with others. 

One of my most important philosophies as an educator, that is the backbone of how I teach, is creating a safe environment so my students are able to explore their fullness as human beings, first and foremost, and then as artists. Starting with ourselves as people also helps us connect even more deeply to the characters that we portray. I also believe that starting with our humanity helps to lead to a sustainable career that can be preserved through the many successes and disappointments that actors go through. Using my experience with the Meisner Technique, Clown, the Linklater Technique, and many others, I seek to teach my students how to befriend uncertainty, cultivate play and deepen vulnerability in their work.