Salma Elwy
All about me!
When looking back at my childhood, split between Cairo, Egypt and the South Jersey suburbs, most of my fondest memories revolve around the arts. In typical only child fashion, my parents were subjected to what I like to call a "living room variety show" most evenings throughout my formative years. These hit their peak during my preteen years when I begged them to let me audition to be the next American Idol.
They said no.
Despite trying nearly every sport in the book from elementary to high school, I ended up quitting them all immediately except for 2.5 years of little league Softball.
Performing and storytelling were the only things that truly stuck.
A Sagittarius to my core, I am unwavering in ambition - and stubbornness - when it comes to my passions. Acting, singing, teaching, writing, and traveling are my love languages (ask me about my recent six-country trip across Europe!).

In the titular role: a bootleg kindergarten production of "Cinderella" in Cairo, Egypt

Headshot taken by Nicole Souza (@portraitsbysouza)

In the titular role: a bootleg kindergarten production of "Cinderella" in Cairo, Egypt