Zena Kissinger
Actor / Singer/ Dramaturg / Friend
Wowee! Who is she?
Zena (ZEE-na) Kissinger is a Chaldean-American actor and dramaturg from Beverly Hills, Michigan. Always quick to chat it up (who are we kidding– YAP) with literally anybody nearby, Zena prides herself on being an open and available friend and collaborator. She is in her senior year at Oakland University, eagerly awaiting to receive her BFA in Acting with a minor in Creative Writing. Her acting and dramaturgical abilities were awarded for her performance as Alicia in The Thanksgiving Play, as well as for her work on A Year with Frog and Toad (KCACTF Certificates of Merit for Acting and Dramaturgy, respectively). When she isn’t performing onstage or researching a show, you can find her vibing to K-pop, playing Animal Crossing, or working at a local cupcake shop– feel free to ask for that sweet fifty percent discount!
Zena is also openly autistic; inspired by the groundbreaking musical How to Dance in Ohio, she hopes to help increase more neurodivergent representation in the theatre world, be it on or off stage. Remember: “If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism.”
Zena in Action!
Acting Clips!
That's Cool! What's Next?
Alongside Oakland University's 2026 Acting Class, Zena will be traveling to Chicago for a chance to perform in a joint showcase with Michigan State University's senior Acting class. The performance will be on Tuesday, May 5th at 6:30 pm at Actors Studio Chicago. She's very excited to spend this week learning from industry professionals and seeing new works (as well as having one last hurrah with her fellow classmates!).
Zena, but Not Onstage!
