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See Shakina’s reaction to being selected as an honoree for the Critics Choice Association’s Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television.
Shakina Says ‘Quantum Leap’ Character’s Coming Out Story Is “A Celebratory Invitation Into Our Experience”
Writer and activist Shakina Nayfack detailed directing Quantum Leap's episode about a transgender teen and shared how she hopes to rewrite the stories of young people we've lost.
By Brett Malec Feb 06, 2023
In2015 Jackson meets trans actor Shakina Nayfack, who tells him she is starting the Musical Theatre Factory, a place to develop new work. MTF gives Jackson and his crew space to workshop A Strange Loop for two weeks. Located above the old Drama Book Shop on West 40th Street, the space also happens to house a working gay-porn studio…
Shakina Nayfack Made Trans History on Network TV. That’s Just for Starters. In NBC’s ‘Connecting,’ Shakina Nayfack was the first trans actor to be a series regular on a primetime network comedy. She tells Tim Teeman about faith, porn, and making history.
How ‘Transparent’ finally reclaimed its story for the trans community. Actress Shakina Nayfack explains how she took on the role of trans woman Maura in the show’s wild, musical finale.
Colin Crummy
7 Breakout Actors On Streaming TV Shows: "In a cast full of scene stealers, Shakina Nayfack can steal an entire episode of Hulu’s Difficult People with a single line. She stars as Lola, a “trans truther,” who works at the restaurant with Billy Eichner's Billy and definitely knows how to put her co-workers in their place."
Shakina Nayfack on the Radical Act of Being a Trans Woman in Love. The Difficult People actress on her groundbreaking role, shaving her head, and subversive assimilation.
Manifest Pussy: Why don’t we just let Shakina Nayfack speak for us all?
A transgender activist has seized the pussy agenda with both hands. Let's let her run with it for awhile.
By Emily Jordan of Salon.com
Difficult People's Shakina Nayfack Is The Trans Star You Need to Know. From her role as a trans "truther" on Hulu's Difficult People to her solo tour around North Carolina in response to HB2, here's why you're about to fall in love with Shakina Nayfack. by Rebekah Allen for Pride.
Trans Actress Shakina Nayfack Is Ready for Her Close-Up. Following in the footsteps of Laverne Cox and Jamie Clayton, transgender actress Shakina Nayfack will soon be making her television debut.
Shakina Nayfack's 'Manifest Pussy' to tour NC in HB2 protest. As the battle over North Carolina’s anti-trans “bathroom bill” intensifies, one transgender performer has come up with a brilliant plan to protest this noxious piece of legislation: She’ll simply obey the law. by John Walker for Fusion.net
Difficult People is adding transgender actress and activist Shakina Nayfack to the cast when season 2 returns, EW has confirmed.
Shakina Nayfack Found Herself While Founding Musical Theatre Factory. The founder of the brand new development hub opens up about the company’s and her own gestation.
What it means to "TRANSFORM" — This transgender actress is telling her story (through song and theatre).
In her own words, Shakina Nayfack tells of her journey from young Jewish boy to outspoken theater actress.
15 Trans* Actors You Should Know