Leighton Zhang
Actor, Theatre Maker, Coach
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@ 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.
Work
Theatre
Headshots
Resume
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San Francisco Semester 2026 Spring American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) San Francisco, CA
Classes: Acting; Performance Making; Movement; Voice; Stage Intimacy
Various Training American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) San Francisco, CA
Classes: Acting; Movement
Various Training The Lir Academy Dublin, Ireland
Classes: Acting; Voice; Movement
Languages + Accents
- English
- Mandarin Chinese
- Japanese (beginner)
- Playable Chinese accent
Other Skills
- Pottery
- Wheel throwing
- Hand building
- First Aid / CPR / AED certification
Contact
Ask me about...
- Theatre and on-camera work
- Pro tips to create your own websites
- Or...cute pics of my cat and dog :3