Shariba Rivers

(Bio as of February 2026)

Shariba Rivers is a Chicago-based actor. Regional: The Children (Next Act Theatre); The Barber and the Unnamed Prince and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (American Players Theatre). Film/TV: The Chi, Instinct of Fear, Bob’s Best Friends, Daughters, and Closed Mouths. Shariba is the 2024 recipient of the 3Arts Stan Lipkin & Evelyn Appell Lipkin Award and has been recognized by NewCity Stage both in 2023 and 2025 as one of the top 50 players in Chicago. She is a company member of MPAACT and Playground-Chicago. She is represented by Gray Talent Group and is a member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA. www.sharibatheactor.com