Sabra Williams has received international acclaim for her work as an actor and activist, including being named by President Obama a, “Champion of Change” in 2016, and being honored with a British Empire Medal by Queen Elizabeth in 2018 for services to the Arts and prison reform. 

Sabra’s work as an actor has spanned film, TV and theatre as well as hosting, teaching and podcast coaching. Based in part on her experience of working in prisons in the UK with The English Shakespeare Company, she started the internationally renowned Actors' Gang Prison Project in 2006, and deepening the synergy between the power of the arts and social justice, she co-founded the groundbreaking nonprofit, Creative Acts in 2018.

Sabra is a member of The Independent Shakespeare Company, LA ensemble.

Sabra grew up in a theatrical family, her mother is a Director, her step-father a Playwright. As a young child sitting on the side of the stage, she realized that the magic of the theatre was something beyond entertainment and has the potential to be life-changing. As an artist Sabra understands the responsibility to both change the narrative around the importance of the Arts in our culture and to ensure access for all. When she co-founded Creative Acts, her philosophy grew legs and her work has been the turning point for thousands of people who are, or were, incarcerated. She's also a respected, in-demand classically trained actor with an extensive resume on stage and screen.

Sabra is a highly respected thought leader and influencer in the Social Justice world. She is called on for her inspirational key-notes, panels and workshops. Through her company, Creative Acts she tailors unique trainings and workshops for clients wishing to create more value in their work, become more effective and develop a creative work culture that is inclusive and anti-racist, as well as those wanting to work with systems-impacted and incarcerated communities.

Sabra is a Rockefeller Resident Fellow and speaks at Universities across the country. She has given three TEDx talks and is a visiting lecturer at UCLA and Adjunct Professor at USC. Her areas of expertise are the Arts, creativity and play, social justice, restorative ways to deal with serious harm, racial and social equity, incarceration, rehabilitation and reentry and the intersection of mental health, tech and creativity.

She is currently writing a book about her work called, ‘Beauty In The Beast: The Power of the Arts Behind Bars’.

Sabra was asked by Wondery to coach a Podcast host, which developed into ongoing support for many hosts at Wondery, Audible and Audiochuck.

“With patience, enthusiasm, and great skill, Sabra has transformed our hosts into dynamic performers. If you’re looking for someone who will help you find your voice, look no further.”

- Caleb Bissenger, Associate Producer, Wondery

“Sabra Williams is an incredible coach who has worked with the hosts of several hit Wondery podcasts. From first-time narrators to those with more experience her coaching is always tailored to the individual host’s voice and story. In her video sessions Sabra fosters a supportive and fun atmosphere. She takes the time to understand the story the host is telling and then works with them to help bring out the most journalistically important or emotionally significant aspects in their performance. I highly recommend working with Sabra.”

 -George Lavender, Senior Vice President of Content at Wondery