Isidora Goreshter

Goreshter was born and raised in Long Beach, California,^[1] where she began performing on stage at age three. She studied classical ballet.^[2]

Goreshter competed in gymnastics as a child.^[3] She earned first place in beam, second place in vault and floor, and third place all-around in her age group at the California State Cup Championship in 1992.^[4] Also in 1992, she came in second place overall in her age group at the Central Pacific Championships.^[5] She graduated from Long Beach State with degrees in Art History and Theatre.^[6]

Goreshter was the first member of her family born in the United States.^[7] Goreshter's family is from the former Soviet Union.^[8] Two of Goreshter's grandparents are from Orhei, Moldova.^[9]

Goreshter studied acting at the Stella Adler acting conservatory.^[2] She appeared in such stage shows productions as Beirut, The Smell of the Kill, Waiting for Lefty, Laundry and Bourbon, and Waiting for Godot.^[2] She has degrees in theatre and art history.^[8]

Goreshter made her film debut with a small role in the motion picture Paranoia, starring Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman and Liam Hemsworth. She then took supporting roles in the films T is for Twig, A Leading Man and the award-winning short Wonder Girls.^[2]

In 2013, Goreshter guest starred in the television series Shameless as the prostitute Svetlana. At first meant to be a short-term character, Goreshter became a series regular in 2016. She left after season 8.^[10]

Goreshter went on to a lead role in the film Petal Pushers and had a major role opposite Noël Wells and Joe Pantoliano in Happy Anniversary.