Powerful. Grounded. Fearless. Monique Lindsey is a SAG-AFTRA actress and filmmaker bringing emotional depth and commanding presence to every role—from intimate independent films to major studio productions.

Born in Sacramento, California, to a German/Dutch father and an African American/Native American mother, Monique Lindsey brings depth, vulnerability, and undeniable screen presence to every role she inhabits. Raised in Elk Grove, she found her love for storytelling early, splitting her time between basketball courts, dance studios, and community theater stages—developing the discipline, athleticism, and curiosity that continue to shape her work today.

Monique is a SAG-AFTRA actress whose career has quickly expanded across film, television, commercials, and print. She recently appeared in Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua, sharing scenes opposite Mike Myers in what has become the highest-grossing music biopic of all time. She has also appeared on The Morning Show, booked recurring commercial campaigns for national brands, and continues to build a diverse body of work spanning drama, comedy, and action.

Her feature film A Story About You, in which she plays a supporting lead, premiered at Slamdance Film Festival and was selected to screen at the American Black Film Festival, while her short film SION was accepted into the Cannes Diversity Short Film Showcase. In 2026, she was also recognized as an ABFF Scene Stealers winner for her performance in Westkanda, further establishing her as one of the industry’s emerging talents.

Before transitioning fully into screen acting, Monique toured internationally with Pure Praxis Theatre, using performance to address sexual assault and retaliation within the military. She later became a Lead Teaching Artist with Center Theatre Group and taught storytelling and performance to incarcerated and system-impacted youth through The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company, experiences that continue to inform the empathy and authenticity she brings to her characters.

A graduate of California State University, Long Beach with a B.A. in Theatre Arts and a minor in Film Production, Monique is also a writer and filmmaker. She wrote, co-directed, and starred in her short film SION, a project exploring identity, belonging, and hope through a deeply personal lens.

Outside of acting, Monique trains in Muay Thai and is passionate about expanding into action-driven roles that combine physicality with emotionally grounded performances. Whether portraying resilient survivors, fearless fighters, or deeply human women navigating life’s complexities, she is drawn to stories that leave a lasting impact.

Based in Los Angeles, Monique is building a career defined by purpose, versatility, and memorable performances—bringing professionalism, generosity, and fearless commitment to every set she steps onto.