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Devika Parikh is a talented actress who has made a name for herself in both comedy and drama, taking on memorable roles in iconic series and feature films throughout her career. Born to a "Blindian" family, with an East Indian father from Mumbai, India and an African-American mother from Virginia, Parikh's mixed cultural heritage has played a significant role in her diverse portrayals of black, East Indian, and mixed ethnicity characters.
Raised in Gaithersburg, Maryland, Parikh's first name in Sanskrit means "little goddess," and she has always been proud of her cultural heritage. She pursued journalism, graduating with a degree in broadcast journalism from Syracuse University, before deciding to leave the field to pursue her lifelong passion for acting.
Parikh began her acting career with bit comedy roles on popular TV shows such as "In Living Color," "Martin," and "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." She landed her first big recurring role as "Sheri" on Showtime's series "Resurrection Blvd," followed by the role of "Maureen Kingsley" on the hit Fox series "24." Her next notable role was as "Bonnie" on the critically acclaimed NBC drama "The West Wing," which she played for five seasons.
In addition to her live-action work, Parikh has also had a successful career as a voice-over actress, providing voice work for animated films such as "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs," "Madagascar," and "Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse," as well as numerous major video games, TV shows, and movies.
