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Biography

Esther K. Chae is an award-winning actor, published playwright, Korea-Hollywood consultant and professor in acting. Her work has been covered by the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times and the Hollywood Reporter. Her life in Hollywood was the subject of a Korean Broadcasting Station (KBS) documentary.

Chae’s acting roles include Interior Chinatown (Hulu), Soul (DisneyPixar/Academy Award For Best Animation 2020), Over The Moon (Netflix), NCIS, Law and Order, The West Wing, 24, The Shield, S.W.A.T., Guidance (Hulu), numerous national commercials and more than 20 English dubbing projects such as Twenty Five Twenty One, The King’s Affection, The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House for Netflix.  Her stage credits include Yale Repertory Theater, La Mama, Mark Taper Forum/Kirk Douglas Theater, East West Players, Harvard/A.R.T., Alexandrinsky Theater (Russia).  

As a published playwright, Chae created and performed So the Arrow Flies, her internationally acclaimed solo performance. It is about an alleged North Korean spy and the FBI agent who interrogates her a

Esther K. Chae

American actress

Esther Chae (Korean: 채경주) is an American actress, published playwright, speaker and consultant for Korean entertainment and Hollywood. Chae has appeared in numerous television shows such as NCIS, Law and Order: Criminal Intent, The West Wing, The Shield, and ER.[2] She has also performed on theater stages including Yale Repertory Theater, La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, Mark Taper Forum/ Kirk Douglas Theater, East West Players, P.S. 122, and Harvard/American Repertory Theater. Chae was among the inaugural class of TED fellows in 2009.[3] She wrote and performed in So The Arrow Flies,[4] an 80-minute one-woman performance about a North Korean spy and the FBI agent that hunts her down. It touches on post-9/11 themes of terrorism, political ideology, national identity and mother-daughter relationships.

Early life and education

Chae is the daughter of Dr. Hi-kyung Chae and Mrs. Inja Chae. She was born in Eugene, Oregon, and at the age of five moved to Seoul, South Korea.

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Esther K. Chae is a versatile Hollywood actress, consultant, and award-winning speaker coach known for her expertise in Korean entertainment and Hollywood projects. With a background in television, theatre, and commercials, Esther has played significant roles in popular shows and movies, showcasing her talent and versatility. Through her organization, 3 Hearts Coaching, Esther offers coaching services for public speaking, presentation skills, and media training, working with individuals and companies to enhance their communication abilities. She is dedicated to promoting diversity and global perspectives in the entertainment industry and is exploring the intersection of AI technologies with traditional storytelling methods to advance the art of performance.

Areas of Expertise

Acting, Advocacy, Communication, Education, Performance, Speaker coaching, Technology & AI

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