Mazvita Chanakira

Actor • Performer • Storyteller

About

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Mazvita is a versatile Zimbabewan-South African actor with a passion for bringing complex characters to life. With University training from Columbia and Pace, she brings depth, authenticity, and emotional intelligence to every role.

Her work spans theater, film, and television, with a special focus on contemporary drama and classical performance. She is dedicated to telling stories that matter and connecting with audiences through honest, powerful performances.

Location

New York, NY

Representation

Available

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Height: 5'6"
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Voice: Alto

International

Sprinter
Citizens Defeated
Epidaurus Stadium, Greece
Patricia Apergi
Subconscious
Don't You Worry Child
The Edge, South Africa
Anel Natali

Off-Broadway

Olivia/Viola (u/s)
Twelfth Night
Classical Theatre of Harlem
Carl Cofield
Raina/Catherine/Louka (u/s perf.)
Arms and the Man
Theatre Row
David Staller

Regional

Maz
Tomorrow Will Be Sunday
Chautauqua Theatre
Jenny Koons

New York

Guide
Cascando
Skirball Centre
Gavin Quinn
Kayleen
Gruesome Playground Injuries
Drama League
Quentin Madia
Mother
Blood Wedding
Seaport Museum
Jacob L Lebowitz
Dogberry
Much Ado About Nothing
The Hive
Justin Giegerich

University

Wanda Wheels
Halfway Bitches
Columbia MFA
Lisa Benavides
Genevieve
Office Hour
Columbia MFA
Dennis Hilton-Reid
Lyubov
The Cherry Orchard
Columbia MFA
Manoel Felciano
Mae/Rainbow
Mud/Springtime
Columbia MFA
Colm Summers
D
Polaroid Stories
Pace BFA
Raelle Myrick-Hodges
Antonio/Jessica
Merchant of Venice
Pace BFA
Julie Lawrence-Edsell

Training

Columbia University School of the Arts

MFA Acting

Acting: Ron Van Lieu, Peter Jay Fernandez, James Calleri
Voice: Liz Hayes
Movement: Sita Mani

Pace University School of the Arts

BFA Acting

Additional Training

RADA: London - Shakespeare
Epidaurus Lyceum: Greece - Aerites Dance Company
École Philippe Gaulier: France - Le Jeu/Clown

Special Skills

Languages

Shona (fluent)

Dialects

Zimbabwean South African British American South Irish

Instrument

Piano (5 years)

Singing

Alto

Activities

Strength Training Equestrian Archery Improvisation

Work Eligibility

U.S Green Card Zimbabwean Passport

Let's Connect

Available for theater, film, and commercial work. For inquiries about upcoming projects or representation, please reach out.

Currently accepting new projects and opportunities. Response time is typically within 24-48 hours.