About Alex

Museum (Wirtz Center, dir. Kathryn Walsh)

Alex is an Irish Jewish gal who grew up in New York City. During her first grade play, her parents noticed her standing in the wings, mouthing everyone else’s lines. Her passion for acting has only grown since. She is a working actor and comedian based in Chicago and New York City. Her portfolio of work includes contemporary and classical stage, film acting, and improvisational and sketch comedy. She received her MFA in Acting from Northwestern University, Class of 2025. She is EMC and SAG eligible. Alex prioritizes joy, hard work, enthusiasm, and advocacy in all of her work.

Alex graduated from Wesleyan University in May 2019, where she received a BA in Theater (with a concentration in Acting) and Psychology. Alex has also studied at the Berkshire Theater Group, the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art, the William Esper Studio, Lesly Kahn and Company, SoHo Shakespeare Company, and with Bob Krakower. She is currently a SoulWork Facilitator-In-Training.

Alex currently performs improv with Ms. Biscuit and sketch with Series Regulars at The iO! Theater and is a featured cast member on Best of Annoyance Sketch at The Annoyance Theatre.


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