Asjha Cooper

Asjha Cooper
Occupation
  • Actress
Years active2010–present

Asjha Cooper is an American actress. She is best known for playing Kia Williams in the drama series All American and Vanessa Taylor in the drama series Chicago Med.

Early life

Cooper is from Denton, Texas.

Career

Cooper made her on screen debut in an episode of the drama series Friday Night Lights. Coopers first big role was playing the lead role of Jessica in the drama series Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader. She played the recurring role of Eva in the crime drama series Snowfall. She played Valencia Beam in the pilot episode of the sitcom None of the Above but the series never materialised. She played Alexandra Crisp, one of the lead characters in the slasher film Someone Inside Your House. She played the lead character Shawn in the horror film Black as Night. Her biggest role so far has been playing Vanessa Taylor for 2 seasons in the drama series Chicago Med. She hopes in the future on top of acting she gets to work behind the camera as a screenwriter of director.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2016Everybody Wants Some!!Sharon
2021There's Someone Inside Your HouseAlex Crisp
Black as NightShawna

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010Friday Night LightsTinker's SisterEpisode: "The Lights in Carroll Park"
2013The New NormalNikki-age 17Episode: "Rocky Bye Baby"
Secret Diary of an American CheerleaderJessica8 episodes
The First FamilyPrincess SunitaEpisode: "The First Love Exchange"
2014Sam & CatKathyEpisode: "#MagicATM"
Faking ItJeannieEpisode: "Remember the Croquembouche"
HysteriaTionne DeeringEpisode: "Pilot"
2014-2015The FostersAllison2 episodes
2019SnowfallEva5 episodes
2021None of the AboveValencia BeamEpisode: "Pilot". Unaired
2022The Boys Presents: DiabolicalGhostVoice; Episode: "An Animated Short Where Pissed-Off Supes Kill Their Parents"
2021-2022Chicago MedDr Vanessa TaylorRecurring role; 29 episodes
2023-2024All AmericanKia WilliamsRecurring role; 17 episodes
2025Side QuestKourtneyEpisode: "Fugue"
2026Power Book III: Raising KananJarita6 episodes

Notes

  1. ↑ Pronounced /ˈeɪʒə/ AY-zhuh

References

  1. ↑ "'Black As Night' Star Asjha Cooper Addresses Colorism in Hollywood: 'There Are Still Very Few That Look Like Me."". hellobeautiful.com. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  2. ↑ "The Transformation Of Asjha Cooper From Childhood To Chicago Med". looper.com. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Cheer Channel Announces Cast of Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader 2: The Fierce One". 1888pressrelease.com. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  4. ↑ "'None Of The Above': Gregg Wayans & Asjha Cooper To Star In Freeform Comedy Pilot; Full Cast Set". deadline.com. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  5. ↑ "There's Someone Inside Your House interview with Asjha Cooper, Jesse LaTourette, Dale Whibley, and Diego Josef". 1428elm.com. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  6. ↑ "'Black As Night': 'All American' Actress Asjha Cooper To Lead Amazon's Blumhouse Vampire Thriller". blavity.com. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  7. ↑ "'Chicago Med' Says Goodbye To Asjha Cooper". deadline.com. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  8. ↑ "'Chicago Med' Loses Another Doctor: Asjha Cooper Exits NBC Series After Two Seasons". variety.com. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  9. ↑ "The Reason Behind Dr. Vanessa Taylor's Surprising Chicago Med Exit". nbc.com. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Chicago Med Casts All American Vet Asjha Cooper As Med Student With Surprise Connection To [Spoiler]". tvline.com. Retrieved May 9, 2026.