Melanie Zehner

Melanie Zehner (She/Her) is an actor (AEA/SAG-AFTRA), writer and teaching artist from Upstate NY. She is currently living in Chicago, IL. She graduated with her Bachelors in Theatre from SUNY Potsdam, received her Masters in Physical Acting from the University of Kent Canterbury and is a graduate of the Second City Conservatory.

Teaching Philosophy: All students of all abilities need to be provided the opportunity to have a moment of discovery in any educational setting. If no discovery is made, at least the opportunity was, and will continued to be, given. I have nearly ten years experience working with people with disabilities, including those with IDDs and neurodivergence.

Student Age Range: 4-12

Favorite Show: Phantom of the Opera

Fun Fact: I read over 100 books a year