Hi! My name is Zoé, and I am an actor, playwright, singer, director, littérateur, and more based in Chicago, dedicated to creating and performing grassroots, politically oriented workers’ theatre and film. Learn more about me and my work below:

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I am currently the Artistic Director of Sub Rosa Theatre Collective, a board member of the Sarah Siddons Society, a member of Chicago Cabaret Professionals, and an ensemble member with Proboscis Theatre Company.

ACTING

• Prick (Understudy & Assistant Director) produced by Proboscis Theatre Ensemble, goes up in November 2025.

• Daydreams (Supporting), a feature film produced by 640Films, begins shooting in January of this year.

• Helen Lapinsky (Lead), a feature film, begins shooting in December 2026.

WRITING

• Intimacy, a short story, will be featured in the November issue of Knotted Lace.

• In Pursuit Of, a full-length play, will see its first staged production in March of 2026.

• Durational Theatre, a full-length book of theatre theory, is currently in development. You can read a blog introduction to it here.

CABARET, MUSICAL THEATRE, OPERA

• A Coyote Solstace Tale (Red Reindeer Girl), a new opera by Elizabeth Doyle, will have its first public showing at CityLit on November 18.

• Upcoming Cabarets: “Does This Song Make Me Look Dramatic?”, a one-woman cabaret, will premiere in 2026.

ACTING

• The Interim (Molly), closed on April 20th and received positive reviews. It was also remounted in September 2025 as a part of RhinoFest.

• Recent public readings: The Trials (Stage Directions) by Dawn King with the Chicago Humanities Festival, and Homeowner’s Association (or Blood Mirage) (Marianne) by Jeffrey Luke Baker.

• Recent film: Brainstorm, produced by Broken Radiator Collective, and Pieces & Bonds, produced by DePaul University.

WRITING

• Rot, a full-length play, finished a workshop process at The Factory Theatre in October 2025.

• The Interim, a one-woman, one act play, was picked up by RhinoFest and performed in September 2025

• Po’, a short film co-written with Spencer Swenson, was shot in July 2025.

CABARET, MUSICAL THEATRE, OPERA

• Named Best New Cabaret Vocalist 2025 by Chicago Cabaret Professionals.

• Recent cabarets: Joyful Noise, The Songs of Shaina Taub at The CheckOut, and opening for Lexa Maxa at the Gateway Lounge on May 14th for Chicago Cabaret Week.

THEATRE LEADERSHIP

• Panel moderator for Look, I Made A Hat! on behalf of the Sarah Siddons Society, with Cheryl Coons, Masi Asare, and Christopher Pazdernik.

ACTING

• The Interim (Molly): “both patient and impulsive.” — Hudson James Therriault, Medium. Read more here.

WRITING

• The Interim (one-woman, one act play): “Soteres’ writing is barebones and realistic. The slow burn is delightful” — Hudson James Therriault, Medium. Read more here.

• The Interim: “[The] build of [The Interim] over time and — for my reference world — Grotowski-like, catastrophe bodily climax, lifted me away from the loud world run by discourse and text.” — Stefan Brün, Executive Director of Prop Thtr

• In Pursuit Of (reading): “An impressive and remarkably viable new play. Soteres’ ability to research and revise her work is uncommon. She manages to write complex ideas in a way that is speakable for the actor and compelling to the audience. The play honors its Russian roots while managing to be horrifyingly American. I long to see this in full production.” — George Keating

• Grand Visions (one act play): 2020 City Theatre Young Playwright’s Competition Honorable Mention

SINGING

• 2025 Best New Chicago Vocalist by Chicago Cabaret Professionals

• Second place winner of Davenport’s 1000 Dollar Sing-Off for my performance of Glitter and Be Gay in October 2024.

• 2024 finalist for the Emerging Artists Showcase.

DIRECTING

• An Enemy of the People at The Den Theatre: “A smashing and enthralling performance that is not to be missed” — Rick McCain, Let’s Play Theatrical Reviews. Read the review here.

• The Last Five Years with City Theatre in Pittsburgh: “A balm for local musical fans, a re-introduction to live theater in Pittsburgh and a celebration of what artists of all ages can accomplish with a little vision and elbow grease” — Joshua Axelrod, the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Read more here.

THEATRE LEADERSHIP

• 2024 Donald M. Ephraim Award Scholarship Recipient

• 2023-2024 Sarah Siddons Scholarship Award. Read more here.

• 2020 Zelda Wilmurt Drama Prize

• 2018 Junior Woman of Achievement Award from Cribs for Kids. Learn more here.