Dalila Ali Rajah is a dynamic multi-hyphenate who combines sandalwood, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper as her stage persona. She is an actress, writer, producer, and founder of the Black Queer Joy movement.

Rajah holds a BA in Theatre from Spelman College and an MFA in Acting from California Institute of the Arts (Calarts).

She has been recognized by The Advocate Magazine, OUT Magazine, and Outfest for her work. Her notable credits include Co-Creating Cherry Bomb!, Secrets and Toys, and appearances in shows like 9-1-1, How to Get Away with Murder, Grey’s Anatomy, NCIS, and Criminal Minds. Rajah won Best Actress for Quiet As Kept.