Chandra Russell

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Chandra Russell
Born
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Alma mater Tisch School of the Arts
Occupation(s)Actress, writer
Known for South Side
Spouse
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(m. 2017)​

Chandra Russell is an American actress and writer. She is known for her performance in the comedy series South Side .

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Life and career

Russell was born and raised on the south side of Chicago. [1] She attended Lincoln Park High School. [2] Although she initially wanted to pursue dramatic acting, she stated "comedy just came to me because Chicago is just a naturally very funny city. Everybody in Chicago is sure that they are the funniest person you ever met." [3] Russell trained in acting at New York University Tisch School of the Arts. [4] [1]

Russell co-wrote and starred in the cult YouTube web series Downtown Girls. [1] She gained wider prominence as a lead on the Chicago-set series South Side , co-created by and co-starring her husband, Bashir Salahuddin. [5] She was also in the writer's room and helped develop her character, Officer Turner. [3]

She starred in the 2024 film All Happy Families directed by Haroula Rose and filmed in Chicago. [4] She is developing a comedy project with her Downtown Girls writing partners. [5]

Russell resides with her husband and children in Los Angeles. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Weaves, Wigs & Edges: South Side Writer and Star Chandra Russell Tells Us Why Baby Hairs Are a Waste of Time". The Root. 2019-08-28. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
  2. 1 2 "The Chicago roots of the creative team behind Comedy Central's 'South Side'". Chicago Tribune. 2019-07-25. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
  3. 1 2 "'South Side' Actor Chandra Russell On Why Black Women Are The Funniest People Alive". HuffPost. 2022-12-20. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
  4. 1 2 Complex, Valerie (2022-09-30). "Michael Shannon To Executive Produce Haroula Rose Film 'All Happy Families' Starring Josh Radnor, Rob Huebel, Becky Ann Baker, Chandra Russell And John Ashton". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
  5. 1 2 Tinubu, Aramide (2019-08-28). "Chandra Russell Is Here To Set You Straight: EXCLUSIVE". StyleCaster. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
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