Ayesha Harris

Biography

Born and raised in the Long Beach and Inland Empire areas of southern California, Harris lived many lives before pursuing a career in acting full time. A successful entrepreneur, she owned and operated a thriving barber shop in West Hollywood for six years. As a queer and Black owned barber shop, Harris employed the best of the best female barbers in town. In 2019 the shop was destroyed in a freak accident and when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, she decided to give acting a real shot. Watching the nuances of people in and out of her barber chairs for years had left a lasting impression on her, and one that she would use to spark her acting career. She was even discovered by her now manager, who saw an innate talent while she was cutting his hair.

Harris got her first big breaks in 2021 and 2022, landing roles on critically acclaimed and award winning series including “This Is Us” and “Abbott Elementary.” She also appeared on “Good Girls” and “The L Word: Generation Q” building her resume and forging her path in the entertainment business.