Shakina, Writer/Director/Actor, wrote on Quantum Leap
Writer Award
Prior Credits:
- Actor; Difficult People (Hulu)
- Actor; Connecting (NBC)
- Actor; Jessica Jones (Netflix)
- Actor; The Detour (TBS)
- Writer/Producer; Transparent Musicale Finale (Prime Video)
- Voice Actor; anime film Tokyo Godfathers English dub (GKIDS)
Additionally, Shakina helped develop Michael R. Jackson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical A Strange Loop.
See Shakina’s reaction to being selected as an honoree for the Critics Choice Association’s Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television – HERE.
Thank you @criticschoice! It’s a huge honor to be recognized in the inaugural #criticschoiceawards Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television.
I’m thrilled to celebrate my work as a writer on @universaltv #QuantumLeap alongside so many beloved icons, including my sis for life @mjrodriguez7, @fernandocarsa, @chrisperfetti, @carlclemonshopkins, @kristenlkish @lukegilford @sashavelour @thequeenpriyanka @latriceroyale @jaidaehall the teams from @werehere @rupaulsdragrace @fellowtravelerssho and living legends @georgehtakei and Nathan Lane! (Sorry if I missed anyone, I searched for all the @‘s to tag)
I’m so proud of US and I’m so proud of every queer person making space in our industry. Keep fighting for authentic stories and creating more opportunities!
