Brady Peeti

Brady Peeti, a pioneering, award-winning actress.

She has shattered stereotypes as the first trans actress to lead in a female role in Theatre; Jekyll & Hyde. 

Graduating from the National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Art, Brady's remarkable talent shines on both stage and screen.
Her theatre credits include unforgettable performances in Fever: Return of the Ula, Black Ties, Astroman, The Wizard of Ōtāhuhu, and Larger Than Life.  Notably, she wowed audiences as Lucy Harris in the musical Jekyll & Hyde, a role typically reserved for cisgender actresses.

Brady's versatility is evident in her portrayal of the man-eating plant Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors at Christchurch's Court Theatre, a role usually assigned to a puppeteer.

Beyond the stage, Brady has left her mark on television with appearances in the Māori bilingual web series Ahikāroa and her incredible role in Mika's, GURL and most notably the emotional and necessary conversations of TransGenerations.

Brady's performances are unlike any other and she leaves you feeling inspired and in awe of her talent, she's unlike anyone else as a performer.
Passionate about advancing trans representation, Brady hopes her success will pave the way for more transgender actors in diverse roles, shedding light on both Transgender and Māori communities