Helen Joo Lee

(Bio as of February 2026)

Helen Joo Lee (she/her) is a Korean American actor and ESL teacher from Los Angeles. Goodman Theatre: A Christmas Carol. Chicago: Second City, Lookingglass, Jackalope, Sideshow, The Gift. Regional: Old Globe, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Indiana Repertory Theatre. Film/TV: Black Lightning, Emperor of Ocean Park, Chicago Med, Power Book IV: Force, Work in Progress, The Big Leap, The Chi, Empire, Steak & Eggs, Hey Kiddo, Later Days, Teacher, KAD, Dearly Departed. She is represented by Stewart Talent Chicago and Atlanta.