Anastasia Washington is a versatile bi-racial actress, comedian, writer, and producer known for her compelling performances across horror, comedy, and anthology formats. She stars in multiple interconnected roles in the four-part horror-comedy anthology Grind, which serves as a narrative through line linking its stories and will make its world premiere at SXSW, with an additional selection at the Chattanooga Film Festival. The film explores themes of the gig economy, hustle culture, and the darker aspects of late-stage capitalism, alongside an ensemble cast that includes James Paxton (Twisters), Christopher Marquette (Barry), James Urbaniak (Oppenheimer), and Rob Huebel (Transparent).

As a dedicated advocate for BIPOC representation, Washington leverages her platform to dismantle stereotypes and barriers in the entertainment industry. Her work confronts challenging subjects including police brutality, eating disorders, and colorism through a distinctive blend of humor and empathy, fostering more accessible dialogues. She has been recognized as the female counterpart to W. Kamau Bell and Jordan Peele for her incisive social commentary delivered via genre storytelling.

Washington’s recent credits include the lead role of Anne in the award-winning horror short Gaslighter (2025), which screened at the Etheria Film Festival and garnered accolades at prominent horror festivals; the short MLM (2024), also featured at Etheria; and a leading performance in the horror-comedy feature DeadHead, which premiered at Dances with Films (2023). In addition to her on-screen achievements, she co-created and hosted the podcast Cereal Killer, appearing on its associated panel at San Diego Comic-Con in 2022.

Her commitment to both horror and comedy is evident in live performances at festivals such as the Burbank Comedy Festival, Broad Humor Festival, Albuquerque Funny Fiesta, Oakland Comedy Festival, and Jest Another Comedy Festival. Washington wrote, produced, and starred in the comedy-horror short Demon Juice, which screened at Midsummer Scream in Long Beach and the CineUnderground Festival in Busto Arsizio, Italy. She has also presented her one-woman show at the Curtis Theater in Brea, California.

Beyond performing, Washington actively builds community as the founder of a dedicated Horror Filmmakers network, offering monthly meetups and events, and as the host of the monthly series Comedy 4 Nice People, which cultivates inclusive spaces for artists and audiences alike. Through her multifaceted career, she continues to bridge genre entertainment with meaningful cultural impact.