Lauren LaStrada

Lauren LaStrada is a multifaceted talent recognized as an actress, singer, published author, and motivational speaker. With an impressive record of six Best Actress Awards and five nominations across both stage and film, she is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and The Actors Equity Association, reflecting her commitment to professional theater. Her artistic journey began in her youth, where she honed her skills in classical piano, violin, French horn, Latin dance, and competitive figure skating. She is an alumna of The Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and The Detroit School of Arts.

In her recent work, Lauren stars as "Lina" in the third season of Paramount Plus's "Mayor of Kingstown." Her past notable performances include "Clarisse" in HBO Max's "No Sudden Move," directed by Steven Soderbergh, and "Detective Sarah Jones" in CBS's "FBI." She also garnered acclaim for her role as "Haddie" in the indie western "Wild Faith," earning three Best Actress accolades at international film festivals.

In the theater realm, she received a Best Supporting Actress award for her performance in "Ain't Misbehavin'" and won two Best Lead Actor awards for her portrayals in Andrea Lepcio's "Looking For The Pony" and "My Soldiers," where she depicted an army medic dealing with PTSD.

Lauren's stage career includes collaborations with Broadway luminaries, such as Ted Louis Levy in "One More Rhythm" and Debbie Allen. Her portrayal of Billie Holiday in "Lady Day At Emerson Bar and Grille" earned her a Best Actress nomination from the 2018 Wilde Awards and consistent standing ovations.

As an author, she self-published her first book, "Simple Wisdom," in 2009, followed by "Simple Wisdom Volume 2" in 2023. Beyond her artistic endeavors, Lauren is dedicated to enhancing arts education in schools, earning the Spirit of Detroit Award for her efforts to support programs affected by budget