BIO

Alba Albanese is an American actress, multidisciplinary artist, writer, and creator from Brooklyn, New York. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and ability to craft unforgettable characters and experiences, she blends classical performance with emerging technology across film, television, theater, multimedia, and immersive storytelling.

Her dedication to craft is reflected in her extensive training. She is a graduate of the esteemed Sanford Meisner conservatories in New York City, where she studied under renowned mentors William Esper, Maggie Flanigan, and Terry Knickerbocker. She further honed her skills at the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute, trained in classical theater with Alec Baldwin at Southampton College, and studied Shakespeare at both the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum in Los Angeles and The New School in New York, grounding her artistry in both classical and contemporary performance techniques.

Alba’s theatrical performances are defined by bold choices and meticulous character work. She was a performer in the acclaimed immersive Off-Broadway production Sleep No More for seven years, where she wrote, performed, and developed her role, captivating audiences. She also created, wrote, and starred in the Off-Broadway immersive musical Serenade, praised by The New York Times. In her one-woman show, The Raven, she merged classical theater with emerging technology in partnership with Microsoft. The production was an official selection of the New York Film Festival and was performed at the American Irish Historical Society.

Her innovation extends beyond the stage. In Annabellee: As Above So Below, an interactive live theater and virtual reality experience, she partnered with Microsoft to create her avatar, performing live for international audiences, including; the Future of Storytelling Summit and North Bend Film Festival in Twin Peaks. She was among the first actors to perform in Warner Bros. and Amazon Prime’s live interactive virtual premieres. Her interactive live theater performances, including Home of Enchantments, sold out at The Overlook Film Festival, further solidifying her role as a pioneer in immersive storytelling.

Alba’s screen career is equally distinguished, she performed with esteemed artists and filmmakers including; Tony Scott in The Taking of Pelham 123, Jess Whedon in The Avengers and co-starring opposite Paul Giamatti in Showtime’s hit series Billions.

Her work has been featured at prestigious festivals, including the Future of Storytelling Summit, Tribeca Film Festival, and the New York Film Festival at Lincoln Center, and recognized by The New York Times describing her as a “slithering siren" as the Red Queen in her theater debut. The Wall Street Journal, and The Hollywood Reporter also covered her innovative projects, highlighting her ability to push the boundaries of performance and storytelling.

As a creator, she co-founded a nonprofit theater company, ATNYC, and a multimedia studio NYCXR, that integrates emerging technologies, new media, and live interactive theater.

Committed to amplifying diverse narratives, her work has earned numerous grants and awards, including the New York City Artists Corps, New York Council on the Arts, and the New York Foundation for the Arts, New York City Cultural Affairs Artist Grant.

Alba’s next visionary project, FAIRYLAND, set for Summer 2025 launch, is a cross-platform experience blending an episodic 10 episode series, immersive theater with and emerging technology, and virtual game quests. Based on true events, Fairyland promises to redefine the boundaries of storytelling, captivating audiences across multiple mediums.

With an unwavering commitment to innovation and artistic exploration, Alba Albanese continues to push boundaries, inspire audiences, and shape the future of storytelling.