Anina Baker is a bicoastal actor based in New York and Los Angeles. She is a recent graduate of the University of California, Irvine’s MFA Acting program, where she trained for three years under the mentorship of Annie Loui, Andrew Borba, Cynthia Bassham, and Phil Thompson.
Originally from the Bay Area, Anina holds dual degrees in Sociology and Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies from UC Berkeley. She began her acting journey at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, where she first discovered her passion for the stage.
Anina’s upcoming performance is in The Execution of Justice, written and directed by Emily Mann at the Chautauqua Theater Company. Her recent credits include Much Ado About Nothing (Marin Shakespeare Company), La Belle et la Bête, Gloria, The Brothers Paranormal, The Bald Soprano, and King Lear (UC Irvine).
A former competitive gymnast, Anina is known for her love of gymnastics. She’s also an animal lover (especially cats), dill pickle enthusiast, and connoisseur of dry humor. She is deeply grateful to her family, friends, and teachers for their unwavering support.
Follow her on Instagram: @aninabaker