Em Modaff

(Bio as of February 2026)

Em Modaff (they/them)  is an actor, storyteller and musician based in Chicago. Chicago: Fun Home, School of Rock, Act of God (Paramount Theatre); Hundred Days (Kokandy Productions); In The Blood (Red Tape Theatre); Kentucky (The Gift Theatre), and The Secretaries (First Floor Theater); Off-Broadway: The Jury (Theatre Now New York). Film/TV: Desire Lines, Chicago Med, The Big Leap, Kappa Force, Christmas Is Canceled, What Rhymes With Magdalena, and Oxy Morons. Em’s a 3Arts Award recipient, three-time Write Club winner, and one-time champion of The Moth. Em is represented by DDO Chicago. www.emiliemodaff.com.