Alisha Jacob
- Locations
- Overseas
- Ethnicity
- Indian
- Age Range
- 18 - 28
- Height
- 170cm / 5ft 7in
Bio
Alisha Jacob is a 23-year-old actor based in Melbourne, Australia. She is currently one of the leads in Balloon Dog, the latest production from Indian Ink Theatre Company, previewing in November 2025 and touring nationally and internationally in 2026, including a season at the Sydney Opera House.
While training at Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School, she played the titular role in Antigone, devised her own solo show, and collaborated with internationally acclaimed choreographer-director Ross McCormack on Mimic Another.
In her graduating year (2023), Alisha starred in Blue Lights, a one-take short film, and co-created and featured in Flowers of Eventide. Most recently, she wrapped a two-hander short film, Hire A Wife, opposite Dean O’Gorman, due for release later this year.
Beyond the stage and screen, Alisha narrated the audiobook Fake Baby for Radio New Zealand and has modelled for brands including Annie and Sum of its Parts.
Alisha is driven by a pursuit of excellence in craft and storytelling with heart.
Theatre
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Balloon Dog | Sara | Indian Ink Theatre Company, dir: Justin Lewis | |
| 2023 | The Birthday Girl | Mayor Maria | Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School, dir: Carrie Green | |
| 2023 | The Colours of Our Katha | Narrator | Proudly Asian Theatre, dir: Lynda Chawai-Earl | |
| 2021 | Cufflink | Ensemble | Festival of Work in Development, dir: Dan Cockerill | |
| 2022 | Mimic Another | dir: Ross McCormack and Helen Todd | ||
| 2022 | The Colours of Our Katha - Playreading | Proudly Asian Theatre, dir: Ronia Ibrahim | ||
| 2022 | Orokohanga Community Tour | dir: Ni Dekkers-Reihana | ||
| 2021 | Cufflink | Ensemble | dir: Dan Cockerill | |
| 2021 | Mannequin Talk | Toi Whakaari, dir: Anya Take-Manning, Sepelini Mua'au and Lahleina Feaunati | ||
| 2021 | Antigone | dir: Heather Timms and Erina Daniels | ||
| 2018 | Midsummer's Night Dream | dir: Zoe Fleetwood |
Short Film
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hire A Wife | Mary | 2113 Creatives, dir: Miryam Jacobi | Short Film |
| 2023 | Blue Lights | Alia | Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School, dir: Bala Murali Shingade | Short Film |
| 2023 | The Flowers of Eventide | Jiji | Massey Film, dir. D'Artagan Gould | Short Film |
| 2022 | St. Margo | dir: Jess Hockey | Short Film | |
| 2022 | Wrong Number | dir: Ana Hoonhout | Short Film | |
| 2022 | Eagle Vs Shark - Adaptation | Toi Whakaari, dir: Vaughn Slinn | Short Film | |
| 2020 | A Collection of Interviews with a Super Therapist | 48 Hr Film Festival, dir: Finn Culver | Short Film |
Video
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Fake Baby | Narrator | Radio New Zealand, dir. Duncan Smith |
Training
| Year | Description | Institution / Presenter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Self-Tape Bootcamp | Eve Morey - 16th St Studios | ||
| 2024 | Kathak Technique | Studio J Dance Studio Melbourne | ||
| 2024 | Acting Up! For Screen | Nikki Si'ulepa | ||
| 2024 | Audition Workshop | Anousha Zarkesh | ||
| 2020-2023 | Bachelor of Performing Arts Degree - Majoring in Acting | NZ Drama School: Toi Whakaari | ||
| 2023 | Audition Practice Workshop | Emma Draper | ||
| 2023 | The Casting Workshop | Tina Cleary | ||
| 2022 | Character and Audition Workshop | Cohen Holloway | ||
| 2022 | Movement Workshop | Charles Koroneho | ||
| 2022 | American Accent Workshop | Mary McDonald-Lewis | ||
| 2022 | Film and TV Masterclass | Les Chantery | ||
| 2021 | Actor Instinct | Britta McVeigh | ||
| 2021 | Actor in Action | Heather Timms | ||
| 2021 | Intimacy Workshop | Jennifer Ward-Lealand |
Languages
Advanced: Indian
Accents
Advanced: Indian | New Zealand
Intermediate: American - Californian | American - General | Australian | British | Standard US | UK - English
Sports
Intermediate: Athletics | Badminton | Lawn Bowls | Netball | Ping Pong / Table Tennis | Running / Jogging | Swimming | Volleyball | Yoga
Driving & Flying
Intermediate: Driving (general)
Dance
Intermediate: Traditional