KRISTEN THERESE CHUA
KRISTEN
THERESE CHUA
Filipino American
Performing Artist & Creative Writer
“As Alais, Kristen Chua navigates her character's precarious position with nuanced grace, transforming what could be a mere pawn into a player of consequence.”
— Herbert Paine, BroadwayWorld Phoenix
“Kristen Chua is
warm and bright
as Alais Capet”
— Gil Benbrook,
Talkin'
Broadway
Phoenix
About Kristen
Recently . . .
Kristen Therese Chua graduated from Oklahoma City University with her BFA in Acting and minors in Psychology and English. She is also a recent graduate of Arizona State University where she received her second bachelor’s in English with a concentration in Narrative Studies. Additionally, she has previously worked as an Associate Editor for Hayden’s Ferry Review. Kristen’s work has been published in Canyon Voices (Issue 30), The Scarab (ed. 38-40), Seasons of Therapy, The Amulet, and Pierian Spring. More about her writing can be found here.
Some of her favorite past roles include: Belle u/s in Beauty and the Beast, Hermia in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Wisconsin Shakespeare Festival's inaugural season), Little Red in Into the Woods, Alais Capet in The Lion in Winter, and Meg in A Lie of the Mind.
Recently, she was proud to be a part of All Queer Shakespeare's Love is Love: A Valentine's Day Queer Cabaret. Currently, Kristen is working as a resident actor with Charleston Stage for their 48th season.
Marcy Park in Charleston Stage's production of
Following the completion of her residency, Kristen will be performing with Post Playhouse this summer 2026!
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Media
Vocal Reel
Dance Reel
A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Lie of the Mind
She Kills Monsters
Six Years Old
Into the Woods
Contact
Please feel free to fill out this form or reach out directly to my email kristentcchua@gmail.com!