ABFF RECAP

I attended the american black film festival

FIRST NATIONAL TV ROLE!

I was fortunate enough to have my first co-starring role in Chicago Fire

EXPLORING THE UNKOWN AND LAUNCHING MY PODCAST

Launched my podcast

5 Things I Learned Attending Acting School During A Pandemic

Film Festival Highlights

Welcome to my world!

Deja Anderson-Ross was born and raised in the south suburbs of Chicago, IL. She began her acting career at the age of nine at ETA Creative Arts Center on the south side of Chicago. She has done several films within Chicago such as “Down the Rabbit Hole” which was a finalist in the single take film competition and “Shaded Smiles” which was an official selection in the Los Angeles Film Awards. She has also worked as a dancer for the film “Chi-raq” directed by Spike Lee and has a co-starring role in season 8 of Chicago Fire. She has a B.A in Theater from Columbia College Chicago and is currently studying to receive an MFA in acting at The Actors Studio Drama School in New York City. She hopes to continue to have a successful career in theater, film and TV as well as develop a production company where she will direct, produce, and write diverse stories that not only entertain but that uplift and inspire. Additionally, she aspires to continue to develop art programming for youth in underserved communities.