Work with Actors Theatre

Brandi LaShay, is a native of Orangeburg, South Carolina and Alumnus of Claflin University (‘17). She furthered her theatre career as a resident performer and Education Assistant at the St. Louis Repertory Company. Brandi later transitioned to Louisville, KY, where she earned her Masters of Fine Arts- Performance and certification in African American Theatre, at the University of Louisville (‘22).

Since earning her Masters degree, Brandi has directed five mainstage productions; performed in mainstage productions with StageOneFamily Theatre, Actors Theatre of Louisville and Redline Performing Arts; spearheaded the Museum Theatre program at Historic Locust Grove, written and produced four original performance experiences, co-wrote and produce one full length play, curated specialized curriculum as a UofL adjunct professor, and served as resident teaching artist for over a dozen schools, community centers and institutions in Louisville and Jefferson county.

While growing her theatre practice in Louisville, Brandi also serves Redline Performing Arts (RPA) as the first and only Black Woman in the position of Resident Artistic Director, simultaneously, serving as an inaugural creative partner with IdeasxLab and The Unknown Project. For 3 simultaneous years, Brandi has produced an Original Production entitled Broken Wings Still Fly, in which she has co-written and directed; created to honor the stories of women formerly enslaved in the state of Kentucky. Brandi is excited to continue serving the Louisville community and surrounding areas with her artistry and looks forward to the expansion and longevity of her offering in the field of theatre arts.