I am an actress and director by profession, a passionate acting coach with extensive experience teaching in person and online. I’ve written four short films and directed five, which did well on the short film circuit and were picked up for a three-year ShortsHD contract. I also direct theatre in schools with Drama Maniacs and run a video production company, Select Self Tapes, which blends creativity with professional execution. I’m deeply curious about human nature and behavior, and I love guiding my clients to their successes, celebrating their growth as artists.

Upasana Beharee

I am an actress and director by profession, a passionate acting coach with extensive experience teaching in person and online. I’ve written four short films and directed five, which did well on the short film circuit and were picked up for a three-year ShortsHD contract. I also direct theatre in schools with Drama Maniacs and run a video production company, Select Self Tapes, which blends creativity with professional execution. I’m deeply curious about human nature and behavior, and I love guiding my clients to their successes, celebrating their growth as artists.

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I am an actress and director by profession, a passionate acting coach with extensive experience teaching in person and online. I’ve written four short films and directed five, which did well on the short film circuit and were picked up for a three-year ShortsHD contract. I also direct theatre in schools with Drama Maniacs and run a video production company, Select Self Tapes, which blends creativity with professional execution. I’m deeply curious about human nature and behavior, and I love guiding my clients to their successes, celebrating their growth as artists.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

Hindi
Intermediate
Afrikaans
Intermediate
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Acting Teacher at Genetic Talent
August 1, 2024 - Present
Teach audition technique, scene study, script analysis, professional self-tape creation, and improv.
Producer/Casting Director at Clock Films
November 1, 2019 - Present
Produced short films and cast projects; shorts featured on ShortsHD and various festivals.
Film Director at Clock Films
September 1, 2019 - Present
Wrote and directed Valet Please! and contributed to other productions.
Photography Teacher at Select Self Tapes
May 1, 2019 - Present
Teach 1-on-1 photography, covering theory and hands-on outdoor photography.
Video Production at Select Self Tapes
May 1, 2019 - Present
Create videos for clients and edit them; oversee production workflow.
Director of Video Production at Select Self Tapes
May 1, 2018 - Present
Produce high-quality videos using a C300; edit in DaVinci; manage production from concept to delivery.
Acting Coach at Select Self Tapes
February 1, 2018 - Present
Owner of Select Self Tapes expanded into acting coaching; work with actors aged 4 to 84; teach eye lines, multi-character scenes, car angles, script analysis, improv, cold reads, and in-the-moment acting with strong audience connection.
Voice Over Artist at Independent Self Employment
August 1, 2008 - Present
Freelance voice work across various gigs including UNICEF, Toyota, radio dramas.
Voice Actor at Self Employed
July 1, 2008 - Present
Numerous voice projects across multiple media formats.
Actress at Netflix
March 1, 2019 - Present
Co-star in Bliss opposite Salma Hayek and Owen Wilson; directed by Marek Cahill.
Actress at Small Ideas
August 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Worked on the series Hal& Harper.
Drama Teacher at Drama Maniacs
August 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
After-school enrichment program; worked with students in Los Angeles.
Professional Actor at Green 16
August 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
Hal & Harper TV series involvement; episodic acting work.
Principal Actor at Doordash
September 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022
Principal character in national Doordash commercial.
Actor at Mayans FX
May 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Appearance on Mayans on FX.
Stand Up Comedian at The Comedy Store, Flappers, etc.
July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2022
Live stand-up performances in major LA venues.
Actor at Tru TV / Adam Ruins Everything
November 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018
Appeared on Tru TV program; performance credits.
Actor/Director/Writer at Shorts HD / Direct TV
March 1, 2016 - April 30, 2018
Wrote and directed All in a Nights Work; multiple acting projects.
Actor at Warner Bros Entertainment Group
October 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017
Acted in Powerless the comedy series.
Director at Skyler Barrett.com
May 1, 2016 - July 31, 2016
Directed the award-winning web series The Reckless Julieta.
Actress at FOX - New Girl
June 1, 2016 - June 30, 2016
Guest appearance on New Girl as an actor.
Radio Presenter / Radio Writer at SABC
February 1, 2006 - January 31, 2009
Radio plays and production; possible co-host opportunity advancing to US move.

Education

Performing Arts at Durban College (SA)
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Degree in Performing Arts at Durban College
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Bachelor's at Natal Technikon
January 1, 2000 - January 31, 2003
Certificate at Joanne Baron DW Brown Meisner Studio
February 1, 2009 - February 28, 2010
Certificate at The Frisch Studio
April 1, 2010 - July 31, 2010
Certificate at Art Wolff
May 1, 2011 - September 1, 2011
Certificate at Margie Haber
March 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019

Qualifications

Audition Technique – Margie Haber
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Meisner Technique – Joanne Baron/DW Brown Studio
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Scene Study/Technique – Peter Frisch
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Scene Study – Artt Wolff
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Commercial Training – Act Now
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Audition Technique Certificate
March 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Meisner Acting Technique Certificate
February 1, 2009 - February 28, 2010
Driver's License
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services