Nazanin Boniadi

Biography

Nazanin Boniadi was born in Tehran at the height of the Iranian Revolution and later moved to London, where she was raised with an emphasis on education. She attended the University of California, Irvine, earning a bachelor's degree in biological sciences before transitioning to acting, training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. A dedicated human rights activist, Boniadi has been a spokesperson for Amnesty International USA since 2009 and continues to advocate for youth and women's rights.