Biography

Rachel Sorsa graduated from The University of Michigan with a BA in Theatre through the School of Literature and Science and The School of Music. After earning her MA in Theatre at Michigan State University and exemplary doctoral program at The University of Texas in Theatre History and Criticism, she dedicated her life to performance. Her early influences came from the playwrights of the time, Dan Dietz, particularly, who made it known how their love of the art could only be known through practice. She moved to Atlanta and was discovered by Robert J. Farley, who immediately made her a muse and theatre star. Again, her love and alliances with playwrights led to over 20 successful productions in only 4 years, and a close relationship with Topher Payne. From there, she moved to Los Angeles and created her own band, Rachel Sorsa Band, released their album, SISU, that made a splash in the jazz scene and maintained a residency at the world-renowned jazz club The Baked Potato, while building her credits in the Los Angeles theatre, film, voiceover and television scene, becoming a 3-time Ovation nominee; 5-time BroadwayWorld nominee; and 5-time Scenie winner. She has excelled in creating characters in world premieres in LA through close relationships with playwrights Del Shores, Nick Salamone and Boni B. Alvarez. Her voice work can be heard on multiple shows for Netflix, Amazon, MAX, and Disney +. Throughout her career she has worked prolifically teaching theatre arts and music to children, particularly the underserved, and at risk, and feels this is her greatest accomplishment.