Shereen Ahmed

Shereen Ahmed
Born
Maryland, U.S.
Other namesSherine Ahmed Tarek, Sherin Tarek, Shereen Ahmed Tarek
EducationTowson University (BS)
OccupationsActress of stage and film, singer

Shereen Ahmed (also credited as Sherine Ahmed Tarek, Sherin Tarek, and Shereen Ahmed Tarek) is an American actress and singer, of Egyptian heritage. She is best known for her Broadway debut in the 2018 Lincoln Center Theater revival of My Fair Lady and for portraying Eliza Doolittle on the production's U.S. National Tour from 2019–2022.[1]

Her stage credits also include Adele Rice in Classic Stage Company's Off-Broadway production of A Man of No Importance,[2] Franca Naccarelli in New York City Center's The Light in the Piazza,[3] and Claudia Nardi in Broadway Center Stage's Nine at the Kennedy Center.[4]

Early life and education

Ahmed grew up in Perry Hall, Maryland. She is the daughter of an Egyptian-born father from Alexandria and an American-born English teacher.[5][6] She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in sociology and anthropology from Towson University in 2015.[7]

Career

Ahmed has maintained a career spanning Broadway, national touring productions, major regional theaters, and internationally broadcast performances. She understudied Laura Benanti as Eliza Doolittle in Lincoln Center Theater's revival of My Fair Lady and subsequently assumed the role full-time for the production's North American tour.[1] According to published sources, she is the first performer of Egyptian descent to play the role in a major American staging of the musical.[5][1] Her performance at the Dolby Theatre received recognition from the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle.[8]

Her Off-Broadway and regional credits include Franca Naccarelli in The Light in the Piazza at New York City Center Encores!,[3] and Claudia Nardi in Nine at the Kennedy Center.[4] Appearing alongside alongside actors Jim Parsons and Mare Winningham, she portrayed Adele Rice in John Doyle's production of A Man of No Importance at Classic Stage Company.[2] Ahmed acted as Countess Ellen Olenska in the production of a new stage adaptation of The Age of Innocence at The Old Globe Theatre[9] and later reprised the role at Arena Stage.[10]

Ahmed has also appeared in concert and on television, including The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day, performed at the White House. A separate performance of the concert with the Boston Pops was televised on PBS.[11] She has performed at Carnegie Hall on multiple occasions with the MasterVoices Chorus, performing in George and Ira Gershwin's Strike Up the Band[12] and Gilbert and Sullivan's Iolanthe.[13] Her television credits include Law & Order: SVU and New Amsterdam.[14]

On November 1, 2025, Ahmed headlined the official opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Cairo, a globally-broadcast event that brought together international dignitaries, world leaders, and performers. Ahmed delivered a featured musical performance, including the GEM's theme song "Around the World," composed by Hesham Nazih.[15][16]

Stage

Stage roles
Year Title Role Venue Source
2025 The Age of Innocence Countess Ellen Olenska Arena Stage [17]
2024 The Age of Innocence (World Premiere) Countess Ellen Olenska The Old Globe Theatre [18]
2024 Nine Claudia Nardi The Kennedy Center [4]
2023 The Light in the Piazza Franca Naccarelli New York City Center Encores! [3]
2022 A Man of No Importance Adele Rice Classic Stage Company [2]
2019-2022 My Fair Lady Eliza Doolittle North American Equity Tour [19]
2019 My Fair Lady Eliza Doolittle Lincoln Center Theater [1]

Film and television

Filmography for film and television roles
Year Title Role Notes Source
2025 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Skylar Wright Season 27, Episode 6 "Under the Influence"
2024 The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day Self PBS Special [11]
2022 Beltline to Broadway Self Podcast [20]
2021 New Amsterdam Shenaz Shetty Season 3, Episode 1 "The New Normal"

Discography

  • "Around the World" (2025) — composed by Hashem Nazih, featuring Shereen Ahmed; released in connection with the Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Parting Gift: The Songs of Gerald Ginsburg (2024)[21]
    • "Velvet Shoes"
  • Out of Myself: Songs of Peter Foley Live (2023)[22]
    • "Yellow Fields" (with Jason Gotay)
    • "The Sadness" (with Manoel Feliciano)
    • "Rather Private Thoughts"

Awards and affiliations

In 2020, Ahmed was named a "40 Under 40" awardee by the Arab America Foundation, an annual recognition program for accomplished Arab Americans under the age of 40.[23] She serves as a global ambassador for Education for Employment (EFE), a nonprofit supporting youth development in the Middle East and North Africa.[24] At the United Nations 14th Conference of States Parties, Ahmed was an invited speaker alongside director Michael Arden, offering a discussion on disability, diversity, and inclusion.[14]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Shereen Ahmed dreamed of playing Eliza Doolittle, not Princess Jasmine. Her wish came true". The Washington Post. December 21, 2019. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  2. ^ a b c Culwell–Block, Logan (August 18, 2022). "Shereen Ahmed Completes the Cast of Classic Stage Company's Revival of Ahrens and Flaherty's A Man of No Importance". Playbill. Archived from the original on November 17, 2025. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  3. ^ a b c Culwell-Block, Logan (April 27, 2023). "Shereen Ahmed, Andréa Burns, More Join Cast of Encores! The Light in the Piazza". Playbill. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  4. ^ a b c Gans, Andrew (July 15, 2024). "Cast Complete for Kennedy Center Nine, Starring Steven Pasquale, Shereen Ahmed, Carolee Carmello, Elizabeth Stanley". Playbill. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  5. ^ a b McBride, Dara (October 12, 2022). "Shereen Ahmed, No 'Ordinary' Artist". American Theatre. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  6. ^ Abdou, Mona (December 15, 2021). "From Criminal Justice to Broadway's First Arab Eliza: Shereen Ahmed | Egyptian Streets". Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  7. ^ Kirkman, Rebecca; Santana, Ron (December 21, 2020). "From the stage to the screen: Shereen Ahmed '15". Towson University. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  8. ^ "2020-2021 Award Nominees". Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle. January 16, 2026. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  9. ^ Rabinowitz, Chloe. "Callum Adams, Shereen Ahmed & More to Star in the World Premiere of THE AGE OF INNOCENCE at The Old Globe". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  10. ^ Brall, Susan (March 9, 2025). "'A Quick 5′ with Shereen Ahmed, Actor in 'The Age of Innocence' at Arena Stage". Maryland Theatre Guide. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  11. ^ a b "Exclusive: President Biden to Attend White House Performance of The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day". Playbill. Archived from the original on September 13, 2025. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  12. ^ "MasterVoices's Strike Up the Band to Star Shereen Ahmed, Victoria Clark, Christopher Fitzgerald". TheaterMania.com. September 19, 2024. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  13. ^ "Shereen Ahmed, Jason Danieley, More to Lead MasterVoices' Iolanthe". Playbill. Archived from the original on November 7, 2025. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  14. ^ a b "Shereen Ahmed (Actor)". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  15. ^ "Grand Egyptian Museum mania goes global: 705 stories, 215 outlets, one historic night - The Grand Egyptian Museum - GEM opening". Ahram Online. November 3, 2025. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  16. ^ "How Ragaa El-Din Ahmed, Fatma Said, and Sherine Ahmed Al-Tarek Dazzled Audiences at the Grand Egyptian Museum Opening". EgyptToday. November 2, 2025. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  17. ^ "Shereen Ahmed, A.J. Shively, Delphi Borich, More to Star in The Age of Innocence at Arena Stage". Playbill. Archived from the original on July 25, 2025. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  18. ^ "The Age of Innocence Cast and Creative Announcement". The Old Globe. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  19. ^ "My Fair Lady – Broadway Musical – 2019-2022 Tour". IBDB. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  20. ^ "2024 National Screeners". The Great American Songbook Foundation. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  21. ^ "Victoria Clark, Jordan Donica, Telly Leung, Kelli O'Hara, More Featured on New Recording Parting Gift, Released Digitally June 21". Playbill. Archived from the original on November 7, 2025. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  22. ^ "Out of Myself: Songs of Peter Foley Album / Recording / Stream 2025". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  23. ^ America, Arab (October 22, 2020). "Arab America Foundation Announces 40 Under 40 Awardees". Arab America. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  24. ^ "Checking In With... My Fair Lady Star Shereen Ahmed". Playbill. Archived from the original on July 22, 2025. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
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