Alysia Reiner

Alysia Reiner, born in Gainesville, Florida, in 1970, established a significant presence in film and television following her graduation from Vassar College and training at the British American Drama Academy. Her career spans numerous critically acclaimed projects, including her notable portrayal of Natalie “Fig” Figueroa in all seven seasons of “Orange Is the New Black,” a role for which she earned a Screen Actors Guild Award as part of the ensemble cast. Her filmography further includes roles in the Oscar-winning film “Sideways,” where she played Christine Erganian, and appearances in television series such as “How to Get Away with Murder” as D.A. Wendy Parks and “Better Things” as Sunny. Reiner also starred in and produced the financial drama “Equity,” which premiered at Sundance and was distributed by Sony Pictures Classics, later being developed into a TV series.

Beyond her acting achievements, Reiner has taken on significant roles as a producer and advocate. She conceived, developed, produced, and starred in “Equity,” showcasing her dual talent. She also produced and starred in the dark comedy “EGG,” which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and achieved a 100% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. In addition to her work in film and television, Reiner is a classically trained theater actor with performances at prestigious venues like the Sundance Filmmakers Lab, The Royal Court Theatre in London, and the Apollo Theatre in Harlem. Her stage work earned her an Obie Award for her performance in “An Oak Tree” and critical acclaim for roles in plays like “Anais Nin: One Of Her Lives,” with The New York Times notably describing her as “priceless” in “Wasps in Bed.” Her voice acting credits include Ms. Marmalady in Nickelodeon’s “Butterbean’s Cafe,” audiobooks, video games, and national commercial campaigns.

Reiner is also dedicated to social and environmental causes. She is an ambassador and board member for the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, an advisory board member for Earth Day Initiative and Air Protein, and the zero-waste eco-emissary for Izzy Beauty. She initiated the eco-fashion zero-waste brand Livari. Her commitment to sustainability extends to her personal life; her Harlem brownstone eco-renovation was featured on television’s “World’s Greenest Homes” and in magazines like Dwell. Reiner has frequently been invited to speak at prominent platforms such as The White House, the United Nations, Google, and the Cannes Lion, addressing topics of women’s rights, climate change, and breaking barriers for women in various industries. Her work has earned her accolades like the Acclaimed Collaborator Award from Women in Arts and Media, a MUSE “MADE IN NY” AWARD, the SARAH POWELL HUNTINGTON LEADERSHIP AWARD, the VOICE OF A WOMAN AWARD, the PIONEER IN FILMMAKING AWARD, and the FOUNDERS AWARD FOR SUPPORT.