Alysia Reiner is an award-winning actress, producer, and activist, recognized for her impactful roles on screen and her dedication to advocacy. After her acclaimed portrayal of Natalie ‘Fig’ Figueroa across all seven seasons of ‘Orange Is the New Black,’ for which she earned a Screen Actors Guild Award as part of the ensemble cast, Alysia Reiner has established a significant presence in film and television. Reiners filmography includes a role in the Oscar-winning film ‘Sideways,’ where she played Christine Erganian, and appearances in 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 the Sundance Film Festival and was distributed by Sony Pictures Classics, later being developed into a television series. Beyond acting, Reiner has taken on significant producer and advocate roles. She notably conceived, developed, produced, and starred in ‘Equity.’ 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. A classically trained theater actor, Reiner has performed at prestigious venues including the Sundance Filmmakers Lab, The Royal Court Theatre in London, and the Apollo Theatre in Harlem.
Her work continues to resonate across entertainment and advocacy, cementing her status as a leading voice and creative force.