meet shiona
Shiona Lee, also known as "Sharon," is a writer and actress who divides her time between Los Angeles and Seoul. With a bachelor's degree in Theatre from the University of Richmond, she has furthered her studies at Goldsmiths College in London, IDSA, and UCLA, training under respected professionals like Larry Silverberg.
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Starting off as a playwright and director, Shiona creates compelling narratives exploring identity and belonging, drawing from her experiences as a global nomad and third culture kid.
Her creative journey was influenced by her father's recovery from a brain injury, inspiring her to break free from generational patterns and pursue a path blending artistic expression with personal growth.
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Shiona's diverse skill set includes:
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Acting in films, commercials, and voice-over projects
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Writing poetry and plays
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Enneagram coaching and elderly counseling
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Teaching aerial yoga
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Her upcoming poetry collection, Searching Home, reflects on her global travels and invites readers to explore themes of self-discovery and connection.
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Shiona's acting career includes national commercials for AAA, Apple Game, and Wee Delivery, as well as a role in Warner Brothers' Vacation Friends 2. She received the PIFF Best Actress Award at the 2024 Pasadena Film Festival for her performance in Hello, Goodbye.
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When not working, Shiona enjoys baking plant-based treats, reading, and spending time outdoors. She believes in the power of genuine connections and the wisdom gained through life's challenges.
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Connect with Shiona:
Instagram: @shiona_lee | @shionasroom
Youtube: youtube.com/@shionasroom
Work Experience
Authorship
The Beginner's Guide to the Enneagram Personalized for Each Type
Searching Home (in the publishing process with Austin Macauley Publishers)
Korean-American Dream: poetry in the UR Archive
Film/Shorts: Back Then, Us, Comet Tail, Face Blindness, Hello, Goodbye, War Bride, Iris Arrangement, 500 Rare Days, Things Are Good, Rendezvous, B Side for Taylor, Vacation Friends 2
TV/Network: The Wild Fours (Amazon Prime), Burmese American Sitcom, Rising Voice
Commercial: AAA, Planned Parenthood, Chanel Demo
Voice Over: Apple Store Awards 2023, Diablo Immortal (Game), Vacation Friends 2 (Feature Film)
Theater: Little Prince (June Lake Festival 2024), Lost In Transition, East West Orphan, Love and Information, Remnants, Same Old Tune, I Love North Dakota
Writing/Translation
Pre-Production
Film: Sound of Fire
Short: Seaweed Soup, Ari and Leo
Play: East West Orphan, Lost in Transition
Pilot: Not So Plastic, Thespia
Spec script: Kim's Convenience, Kominsky Method
Translation (Korean to English)
Scripts: Hamlet, Cuckoo
Essays
Articles
Webtoon