KELLY MARIE TRAN – Kelly Marie Tran is an actress who believes in the healing power of community.

She prioritizes working with first-time Asian filmmakers who she believes in. Previous collaborations include: Rock Springs (dir./written by: Vera Miao, opposite Jimmy O' Yang & Benedict Wong, Sundance premiere), Forge (dir./written by: Jing Ai Ng, opposite Brandon Soohoo & Andie Ju, premiered at SXSW), Control Freak (dir/written by: Shal Ngo, opposite Kieu Chinh, premiered on Hulu).

She recently wrapped shooting on two features helmed by first-time Asian filmmakers: KodakSuperXX (dir. Auden Bui) & Admissions (dir./written by: Aimee Pham and Kai Sampadian, opposite Ben Wang).

Tran has previously served as an Ambassador for CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment). This year, she also served on the jury for two Oscar-Qualifying film festivals: HollyShorts and AFI Fest.

In theater, she previously starred opposite Wayne Brady in the Hollywood Bowl's production of Kinky Boots. She is honored to be making her New York Stage Debut in King of the Yees opposite so many incredible theater giants (I MEAN COME ON. FRANCIS? DAVE? MAUREEN? JON? ARE YOU KIDDING???). She is grateful to this cast, crew, and creative team for welcoming her into the theater community with open arms. YEES FOREVER! <3

Other credits include: The Wedding Banquet, Sweet Tooth, Croods 2, Star Wars, Raya & the Last Dragon, among others.