Kelli Simpkins

(Bio as of February 2026)

Kelli Simpkins (she/they) is an actor and contributing writer to Moment Work – Tectonic Theater Project’s Process of Devising Theater. Goodman Theatre: Teddy Ferrara. Chicago: Court Theatre, About Face Theater, Steppenwolf Theatre, Timeline Theater. Off-Broadway: Charm (MCC); Spill (EST); The Laramie Project (Union Square Theatre). Regional: Shakespeare Theatre Co., Berkeley Repertory Theater, and Guthrie Theater. Film/TV: American Rust, Work in Progress, Chicago PD, Chicago Fire, Patriot, The Laramie Project (Emmy Nomination), Law & Order CI, Slice, Chasing Amy, and A League of Their Own. Kelli is a proud recipient of the 3ARTS Award, is represented by Gray Talent Group, and managed by 1022m.