Arti Ishak
Known For: Acting
Biography
Originally from Detroit, Arti Ishak (they/them) is a Chicago-based actor, director and filmmaker. Most known as Mara McHenry on Dark Matter (Apple TV), you might also recognize them as Monet from Brujos (OTV) or Iman from Born and Raised (OTV). They are also known for their work as a director on short films Shukran Bas (Means of Production), ba la (HF Productions), and HALF (Zaxie Films). Arti is an instructor at Black Box Acting and an adjunct professor at The Theatre School at DePaul University.
Filmography
2025
- Exes of Christmas Past as Nadia
2024
- Dark Matter as Mara McHenry
2023
- Shukran Bas ... (Director)
- ba•la ... (Director)
2019
- South Side as Liz
2015
- Chicago Med as Brie
2012
- Chicago Fire as Gaia