about emma

 
emma-07.jpg
emma2.jpg

Emma is an actor, writer and comedian based in Los Angeles. Her online comedy shorts have been featured in Vulture and Huffington Post and have been viewed by millions. An alum of the Second City's 107th Mainstage revue, Emma has guest starred on St. Denis Medical (NBC), The Goldbergs (ABC), and Shrink (Peacock). She was featured at SXSW this year, in a pilot written and starring David Pasquesi and TJ Jagodowski. You can see her in commercials for Lowe's, Fresh Thyme Farmer's Market, and The Illinois Lottery.

In addition to the MainStage, Emma also wrote for and performed with the Second City Touring Company and She the People, an all female review performed in the Up Comedy Club.  Emma has also written and produced a monthly variety show featuring female performers in Chicago, called JOAN. She has experience improvising at theaters around Chicago (iO, CIC, The Annoyance) and has collaborated with David Pasquesi and T.J. Jagodowski on a number of projects theatrical projects, including a show in the Steppenwolf Garage.  She has trained at iO Theater, The Annoyance, and Acting Studio Chicago. 

Emma is represented by Jennifer York at DPN.