Najah Imani Muhammad is an actor, director, educator, and host based in Beacon, New York. A dynamic and multi-disciplined theatre artist, Najah uses the arts as a communicative tool to connect, empower, and spark meaningful dialogue.
A self proclaimed “Self Love Ambassador,” Najah uses her platform to spread awareness on self care, while sharing her joy for life with everyone she meets. Regardless of the project, Najah aims to use the arts as a vehicle to bring people together, and start a conversation.
Najah is an artist whose work affords her the opportunity to fervorously pursue exciting endeavors. Her recent acting credits include On My Deen, The Vagina Monologues, What the Constitution Means to Me, Never the Sinner, A Raisin in the Sun, Project Unspeakable, McIntosh, and the award-winning short film Alhamdu (Tribeca & Atlanta Film Festivals). She is honored to have originated a role in InterAct Theatre Company’s first Philly Cycle production of On My Deen, bringing Muslimah representation to the stage in a story close to her heart.
As director and arts educator, Najah currently works with organizations such as Disney Theatrical Group, The New Victory Theatre, Symphony Space, Beacon Performing Arts Center, and Juilliard’s Summer Performing Arts Program. She also directs for Roy C. Ketcham High School’s Masque & Mime Theatre Society and Wappingers Junior High School’s Tableau Theatre Collective, where she fosters student leadership, cultural relevance, and ensemble-based storytelling.
Najah proudly serves as the Director of Education for Leaders by Choice, a nonprofit founded by her mother, dedicated to cultivating confident, creative young ARTivists through arts-based leadership training and performing opportunities. She also offers private coaching for performers and continues to collaborate on developmental workshops and festivals such as EstroGenius, FRIGID, and The Fire This Time.
In addition to her work in live theatre, Najah amplifies everyday voices through her podcast, Underrepresented Representatives, and other new media projects. She holds a degree in Theatre Education and Acting from Emerson College and is passionate about creating spaces where people—especially young artists—can feel seen, heard, and inspired.
Whether on stage, in the classroom, or behind the mic, Najah is committed to storytelling that builds bridges and brings visibility to underrepresented voices. Full of hijinks and fun, she is a high-spirited Muslim woman whose energy can take over a room and connect with people of all ages.