Emily Zhang
Actor
SAG-AFTRA
Photo by Kyle Bode
Emily Zhang is a Chicago based actor with a background in psychology!
She is currently performing as David in Theater of the Mind, created by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkhar, with the Goodman Theatre in downtown Chicago.
Recently, she performed in a staged reading of Katherine Swan’s Blue Eyes with Playground Chicago.
In addition to theatre, she performs improv and sketch comedy around town, such as at The Annoyance, The Bughouse, and iO.
Besides performing, she is a producer and workshop leader with Asian American Arts Chicago!
She graduated from Northwestern University with a BA in Theatre and Psychology, and is represented by Gray Talent Group.
IG: @emilyyyzhang
About
Hi!
This is me with my favorite fruit & also color (orange)!
Besides all the theatre stuff I like to train Muay Thai, bother my friends, and attempt ambitious recipes with my brother.
I also work with Resilience as a volunteer medical advocate and training presenter.
We Sent Her to the Sea, 2025
Dir. Karina Patel
I’m passionate about new work (particularly involving young women), Asian American and queer representation, and am attempting to develop a solo show!
I also offer acting, audition, and self-tape coaching for high school and college students, as well as actors of any age who are just getting started.
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Theater of the Mind
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Farewell Opportunity
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The F*ck House
By Susan H. Pak
Dir. Christina Casano
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Next Door
By Hanna Kime
Dir. Amy Carpenter
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Blood of My Mother's
By Karissa Murrell Myers
Dir. Azar Kazemi
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Hannah and Halmoni Save the World
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Heart Strings
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They Broke Up
By Skylar Tarnas
Dir. Ben F. Locke
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The Mall The Mall The Mall
By Philip Kenner
Dir. Eli Newell
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Flush
Resume
Yup this is my resume!
And this is my headshot!
The F*ck House 2025 Dir. Christina Casano
The F*ck House 2025 Dir. Christina Casano
The F*ck House 2025 Dir. Christina Casano
The F*ck House 2025 Dir. Christina Casano
The F*ck House 2025 Dir. Christina Casano
The F*ck House 2025 Dir. Christina Casano
Farewell Opportunity 2026 Dir. Raquel Torre
Farewell Opportunity 2026 Dir. Raquel Torre
Hannah and Halmoni Save the World 2025 Dir. Karina Patel
Peerless 2022 Dir. Ji Won Jeon
Peerless 2022 Dir. Ji Won Jeon
Peerless 2022 Dir. Ji Won Jeon
Peerless 2022 Dir. Ji Won Jeon
Peerless 2022 Dir. Ji Won Jeon
Men on Boats 2022 Dir. Katie Lupica
Men on Boats 2022 Dir. Katie Lupica
Peerless 2022 Dir. Ji Won Jeon
Peerless 2022 Dir. Ji Won Jeon
The Cherry Orchard 2019 Dir. Hassan Al Rawas
The Cherry Orchard 2019 Dir. Hassan Al Rawas
Asian Persuasion Comedy Showcase 2025
When the Sun Melts Away 2023 Token Theatre Devised in ensemble
Friday Night Riot at the Bughouse Theater
Asian Persuasion Comedy Showcase 2025
Asian Persuasion Comedy Showcase 2025
Asian Persuasion Comedy Showcase 2025
Asian Persuasion Comedy Showcase 2025
Never Not Once 2019 Northwestern University Dir. Farrah Sklar
Much Ado About Nothing 2021 Northwestern University Dir. Gabriela Furtado Coutinho
Playback Theatre Northwestern University
The Wolves 2022 Northwestern University Dir. Emily Brooks
Driving Lessens 2024, Subtext Studio Theatre Company
Contact…
...my agent
