Riley Halpern

Riley Halpern is an actor and singer based in New York City. Born in Washington, D.C. and raised in the suburbs of Milwaukee, Wisconsin by two ex-actors, the arts have always been a major part of Riley’s life. She was directing and starring in living room plays with her two younger siblings as soon as all involved could walk and talk.

Riley grew up performing professionally at regional theaters in the Milwaukee area. Her first role was that of Baby Monkey in the TYA show Five Little Monkeys, and she’s never looked back. She is passionate about a variety of genres, from new works to Shakespeare to musical theatre and more.

During her time at Fordham, she has honed her craft and expanded her scope, acting in classics by Brecht, Lorca, and Ionesco, as well as originating roles in new works. Riley is experienced in new play development, and deeply values the collaborative process between playwright, creative team, and actor.

She is a firm believer in the power of theatre to promote social change, and her experience in theatre education has shown her firsthand how exposure to the arts fosters empathy and understanding. When she’s not onstage, you can find her going on a run through Central Park, digging through the sweater section at the thrift store, or curled up with a book.

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