Zaira Pirzada is an actress, poet, published author, and cybersecurity strategic advisor. Her impressive credentials include a lead actor role on CBS’ Hunted (2017), several cybersecurity stage appearances, and countless features in NYC-based poetry events.

She holds an M.A. in International Affairs focused on security, intelligence, and crisis communications, and has worked at leading think tanks and appeared in international media for her expertise in intelligence gathering. Zaira, who won Miss Pakistan USA 2018, is also a Meisner-trained actress from the William Esper Studio in New York City.

Born and raised in NYC, she considers the city her forever inspiration and creative playground.