Leighton Zhang in a portrait headshot

Leighton Zhang

Actor, Theatre Maker, Coach

Hello!

@ San Francisco Bay Area

Leighton works across English and Mandarin Chinese, with a performance practice shaped by both classical and contemporary theatre. She is drawn to stories that move between languages, identities, and ways of belonging.

Her recent work includes The Crucible, The Doll's House Part 2, and Every Brilliant Thing.

In addition to acting, she works with artists and professionals on storytelling, public speaking, and digital presence — helping people communicate with clarity, confidence, and authenticity.

Bilingual Actor

Fluent in English and Chinese for theatrical and on-camera work.

Artists' Engineering Buddy

Helps artists with brand websites that support their creative practices.

Coaching

Offers coaching in storytelling, public speaking, and leadership presence.

Work

The Crucible

Mary Warren

2025 • by Arthur Miller

The Doll's House, Part 2

Emmy

2025 • by Lucas Hnath

Every Brilliant Thing

Narrator

2024 • by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe

Every Brilliant Thing

Narrator / Co-Director

2023 • by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe

The Message

Xiaomeng Gu

2023 • by Mai Jia, adapted by Feiyu Theatre

The Message

Xiaomeng Gu

2023 • by Mai Jia, adapted by Feiyu Theatre

Training includes the American Conservatory Theater San Francisco Semester and study at The Lir Academy in Dublin, with additional work in acting, movement, voice, and stage intimacy.

Languages include English and Mandarin, with beginner Japanese and a playable Chinese accent. Additional experience includes pottery, wheel throwing, hand building, and First Aid / CPR / AED certification.

Download Resume PDF

For complete credits, training history, and special skills.

Contact

Let's connect!

[email protected]

(917) 971-0678

San Francisco Bay Area

Collaboration

  • Theatre casting and production inquiries
  • Commercial and branded video work
  • Collaborative multilingual performance projects