Kareem Vaude (they/them) is an Arab - Canadian actor known for depicting a masterful blend of dark complexity and comedy. They got their start in film on the series Sort Of (2021) as the character, Kareem. A Toronto-based artist with a wide skill set, Kareem's work has spanned across theatre, film, V.O, and rap performance. They have an affinity for projects that align with their artistic mandate, to celebrate joy and community-storytelling among marginalized peoples. Kareem has performed in a variety of roles such as Tuck in Robin Hood (2021), Chrysale in Learned Ladies (2020), and Mustard in Mustard (2019). They have had the honor of working under the direction of artists such as Fab Filippo, Esther Jun, Soheil Parsa, and Liz Saunders. Since completing their classical conservatory program, Kareem has continued their training with Musical Stage Company, Krystal Meadows, and other prolific acting for film teachers in the city of Toronto. As a combatant they furthered their skills working for Siobhan Richardson as an intern at Burning Mountain. Off screen, Kareem is known to write and produce for their production company, G'RILLA Productions. As a lyricist and emcee, Kareem creates music under the stage name NAZZAR.