MAYA OWENS
 Actor Singer Dancer

I was born and raised in London before moving to Charlotte, North Carolina at ten. I lost my accent after a while, but my Oxford English dialect comes in handy! My first passion was football (soccer) which girls weren’t encouraged to play in the UK. So, I joined a boys team.

 

My love for theater started at my elementary school where we were required to participate in musicals. Others treated it like a chore, but I didn't think it was so bad! After being in a production of Annie in 5th grade (of course), I told my mom I wanted to “do this for real" (drama.)

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In May of 2024, I graduated with my BFA in musical theater. I am now located in Chicago. I am an electric actor who loves to push the boundaries of the box so many like me are placed in. I am passionate about social justice, and it is at the root of everything I do. As a Black queer woman, I love to perform in shows with a fulfilling message, but I also believe comedy can be amazingly healing. I look forward to having a career that fulfills both passions. 

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When I’m not performing, I enjoy thrifting, watering my plants, crafting, skateboarding, and barista-ing.

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I’m excited to put all of my training to use and experience everything life has to offer.

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“Black joy is a form of resistance”