A l e x a n d r a C h o p s o n
Bio
I was born and raised outside Nashville, Tennessee, and when I go home, I still fight adopting the accent. I went to a "charismatic" church and spent a lot of time pretending as a homeschooled kid. Needless to say, I was acting all the time whether I knew it or not.
My sophomore year of college, I had the opportunity to co-write three original songs for a play. It was then that I realized plays could have music without being "musicals." I really loved that. As a singer and writer, my musical inspirations include Bob Dylan, Jeff Black, Brandi Carlile, Phoebe Bridgers, Patti Smith, and, I'll be honest, Taylor Swift. On the stage and screen, you just can't beat the fiery Sally Field, Frances McDormand, Catherine O'Hara, Florence Pugh and Kate Winslet.
I love to travel, read autobiographies, mess around on my 3/4 Yamaha, cry at period dramas, cook, and journal in unlined Moleskines.
My "Day Job" in Chicago is serving as the Business Development Manager at real estate consulting firm, Hunden Partners.
Now Playing
VEAL at A RED ORCHID THEATRE
A WORLD PREMIER
Written by Jojo Jones
Directed by Ensemble Member dado
Playing September 25 - November 2, 2025
Broadway World Press Release
https://www.broadwayworld.com/chicago/article/A-Red-Orchid-Theatre-To-Open-33rd-Season-With-World-Premiere-of-VEAL-By-Jojo-Jones-20250730
Just Closed
LATE, A COWBOY SONG
A COUCH PENNY ENSEMBLE PRODUCTION
Written by Sarah Ruhl
Directed by Bryce Lederer
Alexandra played Red and did the vocal arrangements for the original compositions featured in the show.
Playing August 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 & 17 at Greenhouse Theater Center in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Featured Work
NOISES OFF at STEPPENWOLF THEATRE COMPANY
a co-production with Geffen Playhouse
Written by Michael Frayn
Directed by Anna D. Shapiro
Featuring Ensemble Members Audrey Francis,
Francis Guinan, Ora Jones, and James Vincent Meredith
Alexandra understudyied the role of Brooke Ashton/Vicki. The show ran September 12 - November 3, 2024.
IN QUIETNESS at A RED ORCHID THEATRE
Written by Anna Ouyang Moench
Directed by Ensemble Member dado
Featuring Artistic Director Kirsten Fitzgerald
For her performance, Alexandra was nominated for the Equity Jeff Award Performer in a Supporting Role - Play.
Other praise for In Quietness:
"... Honest work by Chopson ..."
- Chicago Tribune
"In Alexandra Chopson's witty, energetic portrayal, Beth is the play's most interesting character -- scheming, angry and full of secrets."
- NewCity Stage
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