E.M. Davis(I)
- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
E.M. Davis (they/them) is a trans/nonbinary AEA Union actor, writer, and producer who was raised in the suburbs of Chicago. After attending Ball State University for Theatre Education, they changed course and dove headfirst into pursuing acting full-time, spending a decade working at some of the most prestigious theaters in the city, including the Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, A Red Orchid Theatre, Northlight, Shattered Globe, and Broken Nose Theatre, where they were an ensemble member for eight years, serving as Artistic Director for the final four. During their tenure, the company garnered eight Jeff Awards, the highest theatre honor in Chicago. Regionally, they've worked at South Coast Repertory and the Colorado New Play Festival, among others. As a playwright, E's work has been produced at Steppenwolf 1700, while their play "A Phase" has been taught at the University of Chicago. Their television work includes CW's "4400," the JobsOhio March Madness and Metro PC commercial campaigns, and industrials for ALAS. For E.M.'s first produced short, "I'm Pretty Sure My Therapist Thinks I'm a Bad Actor," they led the cast alongside Elizabeth Laidlaw (CBS's "The Red Line"). It is currently enjoying its festival run, most recently winning "Best Comedy Short" at the FunnyAF Festival in Atlanta. Their second produced short, "How'd It Go?" is now in post-production; they led the cast alongside Jose Cervantes (FX's "The Bear" SAG Ensemble Winner). E.M. is also developing a dark comedy feature with award-winning writer-director Spenser Davis. A recent Los Angeles transplant, they were named one of the recipients of the inaugural Sarah Siddons Society Professional Development Grant in the Fall of 2023. They are currently seeking managerial representation.