Asanda Rilityana trained at the Arts and Media Access Centre (AMAC) in 2005 and 2006. She has worked as a professional actress for the Take Away Theatre Company. Asanda performed in Ijamile Lendaba (2008) and The Blind Man’s Judgement (2010) both directed by Thami Mbongo; and is cast in Amaza at Artscape (2010) directed by Itumeleng Wa-Lehulere.