Honor Society® member
Farah El-Ashram
paraprofessional at Lakewood Public Library Madison Branch Lakewood, OH
- acting and performing arts
- Class of 2029
- Lakewood, OH
Member since March 2026
About
Hello! My name is Farah El-Ashram and I am a 23 year old actress and aspiring writer based in Lakewood, OH, and am working hard to attend a top MFA Acting program.
Education
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Cleveland State University
political science/history
2019 – 2022
Honors and awards
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dean's list
6 semesters at Cleveland State University
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magna cum laude
Received for my cumulative GPA at Cleveland State University
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I'm looking forward to a successful career as a Muslim, Middle Eastern, hijabi actress and writer in the film and theatre industries :)
- Graduate school interests
Currently, I'm a finalist for Columbia University's MFA Acting program and I look forward to one day joining a great cohort at a top university.
- Outside the classroom
Reading, hiking, fitness, shooting (including for competition), archery, etc.
Experience
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paraprofessional
Lakewood Public Library Madison Branch Lakewood, OH
Sep 2024 – Jun 2026
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crew member
Deck Crew, Follow Spot Operator Cleveland Play House Cleveland, OH
Apr 2024 – Dec 2025
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professional actor
Crew/Ensemble actor in "The Play That Goes Wrong" Cleveland Play House Cleveland, OH
Jan 2024 – Mar 2024
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internship
Education Department Intern Playhouse Square Education Department Cleveland, OH
Dec 2023 – Jun 2024
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crew member
Mainly box office and occasionally concessions when help was needed AMC Theatres Rocky River, OH
Jul 2023 – Jan 2024
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intern
Stage Manager and Intern Broadway Buzz Playhouse Square Cleveland, OH
Apr 2023 – Aug 2023
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peer mentor
Peer Mentor First Year Experience Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH
Aug 2021 – Dec 2021
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dishwasher
Dishwasher Melt Bar & Grilled Lakewood, OH
May 2021 – Aug 2021
Volunteering
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Co-teacher to teach Muslim women in the Cleveland, OH area how to shoot different types of guns, the laws, and how to defend yourself
Parma Armory - Parma, OH
Sep 2025 – May 2026
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Founder and First President
Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights (SPHR) [Now named Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP)] - Cleveland State University in Cleveland, OH
Aug 2021 – May 2022
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Secretary Chair
Muslim Student Association (MSA) - Cleveland State University in Cleveland, OH
Jun 2020 – Oct 2021
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
- Arabic Beginner
- German Beginner
