About
Zoey Reese (she/her) is an American actress, singer, and dancer. Born in New Mexico and raised in a very theatrical, musical, and artistic family, she began performing at a young age. In addition to years of experience on stage and in film, she has an extensive background as a Teaching Artist. She spent years as the Education Director for The Growing Stage children's theatre company, a dance instructor at the National Dance Institute, and guest teacher for several studios, schools, and theatres.
Fun Facts: Identifies as Queer, she's been Vegan/Vegetarian for over two decades, lover of dogs and sci-fi, is a joyful tree-hugger, Pisces, night owl, adventure seeker, big sister, and is known as "Dodo" to her niblings.
Performance Reviews
"Louise is the star of the second act, and Zoey Reese is absolutely fabulous. She reminds me of a young Anne Hathaway with her engaging humility. She delivers a blend of modesty and confidence in the role, seeing the truth in the madness around her and gently nudging her fellows into awareness. Part of Reese's charm in this role is casting—she clearly has the right personality—but certainly a good portion is old fashioned talent, which usually comes with abundant spoonfuls of hard work."
- Rob Spiegel for Gypsy
"The production is superb in every respect, and the direction gives free rein to the talents of the two able and experienced sparring partners. Bob Jesser as the heavy-set, middle-aged college professor John, and Zoey Reese, as Carol, his slender, young, gender-uncertain student. Depicting an in-depth, complex role is always a difficult challenge for an actor, but the greater challenge is showing a character in the process of changing. This, however, is the feat that both of these two fine actors achieve."
- Wally Gordon for Oleanna
"And once Peter arrives, things start to get interesting. Zoey Reese wraps herself into the part without end, giving us a Peter Pan we can believe in. If crowing is a measure of authenticity, Reese’s marks are textbook. She brings high energy to every placement of her feet and strong vocals to songs. Most remarkable are Reese’s flying acrobatics. At one point in the back-and-forth journey to Neverland, she gets up to an incredible speed!"
- Jain Lemos for Peter Pan
"Reese captures Emily's sense of wonder and her eagerness to fill herself with life. It's a charming performance. Kudos to the production team and the cast. They've delivered the best Our Town I've seen."
- Rob Spiegel for Our Town