RAE WASSON

Rae Wasson is a Twin Cities based actor, singer, and cellist. She has performed regionally with Theatre Elision, Open Window, Lyric Arts, Lakeshore Players, and Brick by Brick Players, among others. 

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Next up, she will appear in PENELOPE (2025) at Theatre Elision. Recent productions include HUNDRED DAYS at Theatre Elision, THE CID at Thin Air Theatre, and MACBETH at Open Window Theatre. On screen, Rae can be seen as Lila in Horn of Africa Production's short film CLAIRE. She originated the role of Claribel in the 2025 workshop for the new musical A COLLECTIBLE SENSATION with Dunbar Hoffman Productions.

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Beyond her work as an actor and singer, Rae is an accomplished cellist. She has combined her love of theatre and cello in HUNDRED DAYS, PENELOPE (2024 and 2025) at Theatre Elision, OUR TOWN at Lyric Arts, UNCLE VANYA at Old World New World Theater, and in GHOST QUARTET at InterMission Theatre.

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At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Rae studied theatre and computer science. Drawing from her experience working as a software engineer, Rae is passionate about the intersection of art and technology. Her mission is to use theater and film to inspire human connection in an increasingly online world.