RAE WASSON

Rae Wasson is an actor, singer, and cellist. She grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota and is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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Rae has performed regionally with Theatre Elision, Open Window, Lyric Arts, Lakeshore Players, and Brick by Brick Players, among others. Currently, she is performing in HUNDRED DAYS at Theatre Elision in Crystal, Minnesota. Next up, she will appear in PENELOPE (2025), also at Theatre Elision. She originated the role of Claribel in the 2025 workshop for the new musical A COLLECTIBLE SENSATION with Dunbar Hoffman Productions. Recently, she appeared in THE CID at Thin Air Theatre, MACBETH at Open Window Theatre, and PENELOPE (2024) at Theatre Elision.

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On screen, Rae can be seen as Lila in Horn of Africa Production's short film CLAIRE.

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Beyond her work as an actor and singer, Rae is a versatile 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.