Zoë Chao


Zoë Chao is an American TV and stage actress and screenwriter prominently known for her role as Isobel in Strangers.

Early life

Chao was born in Providence, Rhode Island. Her mother has Irish-English roots, and her father is a second-generation Chinese American. Chao has also stated that she grew up in a family of visual arts. She received her BA in art history from Brown University and her MFA from the graduate acting program at UCSD.

Career

Chao has participated in theatre productions, like La Jolla Playhouses' Sideways, Surf Report, and WoW Festivals' Our Town. Additionally, she appeared in Ensemble Theatre Company's Amadeus. In 2016, Chao appeared in the off-Broadway play Friend Art at Second Stage. Chao has worked alongside directors Christopher Guest, Les Waters, Ping Chong, and Chris Ashley.
Chao has also starred in her own TV series The God Particles, of which she wrote and produced. Chao co-produced the 2017 short Like Animals. Chao is perhaps best known for starring as Isobel in Strangers. The first three episodes were screened at the Sundance Film Festival.

Personal life

During the filming of Strangers, Chao had to move from New York City to Los Angeles.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations