Grace Woosley is a Japanese American actress, comedian and writer raised in Hong Kong. At 12 years old, during an industry showcase, she independently decided to move to NYC. This set forth a chain reaction of events: several meetings with agents, an interesting discussion with her parents (who were only learning of her plans then), and a life-changing move across the world.
A graduate of Fiorello H. LaGuardia high school, her courageous spirit and curious mind have supported her through her artistic journey. Grace's work in film, theater and children's animation inspires her to create boundary-pushing media that uplifts the Asian community through humor. Skilled at finding absurdity in everyday life, she has a passion for farces and dark comedies.
Grace believes that laughter fosters connection and reveals deeper truths about humanity. Most recently, Grace played Zuzu in Clare Barron’s "Dance Nation" at Southern Plains Productions and Viola in "Twelfth Night" at UNCSA. She is currently working on three student films at UNCSA.
Grace is also interested in writing work that advocates for social change within her communities. Grace recently wrote and produced "I Won’t Tell" about Portuguese colonization in Japan at the Hollywood Fringe and is currently adapting "Romeo and Juliet" to address the domestic help crisis in Hong Kong. Grace’s passions include ventriloquism, martial arts, Japanese tea ceremony and 'Marie Kondo-ing' her closet only to thrift more.