About

Kaira Akita is an American actress, producer, and lifestyle host best known for her scene-stealing comedic roles in box office hits WHY DID I GET MARRIED & THE FAMILY THAT PREYS, as well as her history-making lead role in the short-lived, offbeat sitcom SOMEBODIES (named One of the Five New Shows to Watch by the Associated Press & a LA Times Critic’s Choice).  Based on the Sundance film of the same name (also starring Ms. Akita), SOMEBODIES was  the first original sitcom in BET’S history and gave the fresh talent her first series regular role as the quirky fan favorite Diva.

Kaira’s impeccable comedic timing, standout performances, and universal appeal have earned her a loyal cult following and opened doors to more comedic and dramatic TV & Film appearances, including LITTLE BRITAIN USA (HBO), HOUSE OF PAYNE (TBS), MEET THE BROWNS (TBS), DROP DEAD DIVA (Lifetime), ROAD TRIP 2 (Paramount), ONE MISSED CALL (Warner Brothers), and 3:16 STORIES OF HOPE (Lionsgate). A fearless live performer, Kaira has also starred in Atlanta’s longest running comedy PEACHTREE BATTLE, Atlanta’s top sketch comedy ensemble SKETCHWORKS, and LA’s longest running sketch comedy ONE NIGHT STAND. She’s also taken dramatic turns on stage in classics such as FOR COLORED GIRLS, VAGINA MONOLOGUES, and A RAISIN IN THE SUN, and understudied the World Premiere of FALSE CREEDS at the Tony-Award winning Alliance Theatre.

Gifted with many talents beyond acting, this multi-passionate visionary and trendsetter has also produced diverse new media projects including NOT ANOTHER BLACK MOVIE (Official Selection of LA Comedy Shorts Festival 2012); THE HAUTE SEAT featuring popular interior designer Kerry Howard (Bravo/HGTV); a PSA CAMPAIGN  for rising women’s health personality Dr. Tanya Douglas-Holland; and   several projects in development under her production company Pretty Funny Girl.  Kaira’s chic yet approachable sense of style has landed her host appearances for THRIFTERS (pilot), WALMART.COM, EHOW.COM, FOX, and CBS as well as a guest appearance on DRESSCUE ME (from the producers of Million Dollar Listing and Rupaul’s Drag Race).

Raised in Germany until the age of 15, Kaira’s global perspective and ability to engage people from diverse backgrounds, races, and experiences allow her to live, act, produce, express, and create with a unique approach and sensibility that is rare among her peers.  She enjoys empowering others to discover their unique purpose and passion by sharing her experiences in entertainment, style, and business through speaking opportunities and giving back to nonprofit organizations.

Kaira currently lives in Los Angeles where she continues to build her presence in Hollywood and beyond while enjoying life’s small pleasures: deal-hunting at Ross, not-so-secretly stalking Patti Labelle, and planning world takeover with her partners in crime.