Samia Doumit

Board Member

Samia Doumit is a Lebanese American actress, producer, writer, and acting teacher whose career spans more than three decades across television, film, theater, and radio. Best known for roles in The Hot Chick, Shameless, Criminal Minds, CSI, and ER, she began acting at age five and was discovered by Aaron Spelling as a teenager, earning her first television role on Beverly Hills, 90210. She has appeared in numerous network series, independent films, and stage productions, and has created and produced original content for MTV, Funny or Die, and Indie 103.1 FM.

Doumit has taught acting for more than a decade, mentoring students at The Markland Studio and Eastside Arts and coaching performers for auditions and on-set roles. She is a graduate of California Institute of the Arts, the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and Emerson College. Samia’s approach blends storytelling, creative engagement, and cultural connection to help Gracelight foster meaningful relationships and inspire lasting impact in the communities it serves.