Diana Zhdanova

Diana Zhdanova

About me

Diana Zhdanova is a professional actress, director, and producer, trained at a Stanislavsky-based acting conservatory in Russia, where she graduated summa cum laude. She has performed internationally in Russia, Latvia, Poland, and the United States. Since relocating to New York City in 2021, she has performed in downtown theatre spaces with the feminist theatre collective AnomalousCo, and in 2025 she was part of the Williamstown Theatre Festival, working alongside some of the most promising artists in the US.

Information

Acting age
21-35 years
Year of birth
1998 (27 years)
Place of birth
Sochi
Height (cm)
173
Eye color
green-brown
Hair color
brunette
Hair length
Short
Place of residence
New York (US)
Housing options
Los Angeles (US), Warsaw (PL), Paris (FR)
Nationality
Russian
Languages
Russian(native)EnglishFrenchPolishUkrainian
Dialects
Standard American English(native dialect)
Accents
AmericanFrenchPolishRussian
Sport
AcrobaticsFencing (stage)Ice skatingRunningSwimmingVolleyballYoga
Dance
ButohContact improvisationContemporary danceImprovisation dance
Main profession
Actor
Pitch
Alto, Soprano
Driver's licenses
Car class

Credits

Primary professional training

2016 – 2020
Russian State Institute of Performing Arts

Film

Z.W. (Short film) In development
Ayla (LR) Joshua Lacle
Goldberg Variations (Short film) In development
Anna (LR) Ryan Harp
Blazing Nocturne (Short film)
Leading Role Maja Korsika