Shari Rigby is an actress, director, writer, producer, author, and inspirational speaker.  Shari is best known as one of the leading actresses in the faith and family inspirational entertainment for her roles in the Overcomer, October Baby, Not Today, Wildflower, and The Least of These.

Shari’s strong background of well-crafted screen performances, actor-turned-director, she has quickly developed a reputation as an actor’s director. Shari kicked off 2022 directing Identity Crisis, a new teen girl feature film.  She directed a pivotal scene on Overcomer and in the most recent Kendrick Brother film, LifeMark. 

Shari executive produced, directed, and wrote 20 episodes for the television series Dream Center for Daystar. Together with Claire Yorita Lee, co-wrote the online devotional for the re-release of FOX’s The Passion of the Christ. Shari co-wrote her biography, Beautifully Flawed, with Claire Yorita Lee, which was published in March 2015. Shari executive produced, wrote, and directed the pilot Beautifully Flawed for a pilot pitch presentation for television.

Shari continues to thrive in the entertainment industry as a role model and mentor to women of all ages through her non-profit, The Women In My World, a women’s group focusing on identity, mentoring, and leadership, cultivating Christian influencers to impact the world through the art of storytelling.

Shari is the author of Consider the Lilies: Get Rooted In Your Destiny By Discovering God’s Plan and Beautifully Flawed: Finding Your Radiance In The Imperfections of Your Life. She recently released her new book, Consider the Lilies: 40-Day Devotional: Find Purpose In An Ever-Changing Culture, in April 2022.

Shari is outspoken and passionate about her faith and family. Shari and her husband, Matt, have been married for twenty-five years and raise two boys together.