An award-winning actor and director, Murisa Harba is a New Jersey native whois a leading acting teacher, coach, and thought leader in Los Angeles. Murisa founded ABOUT THE WORK, an actor’s studio in Hollywood, in 2013 on the principle of challenging students to stretch themselves out of their comfort zones in a safe environment. She is a recognized expert in incorporating energy and chakra practices in her teaching and directing, offering innovative ways for students to explore and develop characters through strong, concrete, physical choices. 

After successful careers as a professional ballroom dancer and theatre/filmactress, including touring with Dancing with the Stars, she now also directs movement and choreographs for many musical artists, music videos, video games, films and commercials. Her ability to merge the world of physical movement with storytelling sets her apart within the industry. Murisa also teaches The Macro Method cold reading technique, On-camera scene study, and The Chakra Approach® acting classes at the SAG-AFTRA Conservatory while serving on the Conservatory Committee. Murisa received her BFA from Boston University's College of Fine Arts, which was a place that truly fostered her craft. In turn, she created ABOUT THE WORK to continue that mission for others.