Andrea L. Patterson is an Obie Award–winning actress, recognized for Sustained Achievement in Performance. A graduate of the SUNY Purchase Acting Conservatory, her extensive stage credits include originating roles in cullud wattah at The Public Theater, Confederates at Signature Theatre, and Memnon at the Getty Villa in Los Angeles and the Classical Theatre of Harlem in New York. Her television credits include Blue Bloods, Manifest, and Jessica Jones, and her most recent film work includes the upcoming feature film Boys Like Daniel starring Matt Bomer.

For more than fifteen years, her artistry has extended into New York City public schools as an applied theater artist. This foundational work inspired her to found Art of Living Collective, a company aimed at utilizing the techniques of theater to support the full spectrum of literacy, including speaking, listening, and collective interpretation. Andrea is also the Chief Creative Officer and Creative Director at THENCE, integrating storytelling, learning design, and creative strategy.