Iris Rhian
Actor | Writer
Iris Rhian
About Me
I am an emerging actor and playwright based out of New York and Toronto. As a Dual-Citizen of the United States and Canada, I work across North America.
Originally from Massachusetts, I trained at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, where I developed a passion for performing classical texts as well as brand new plays.
Recently, I progressed into acting on screen.
As a writer, I am interested in community engagement and working with textual adaptation.
Stay tuned for upcoming announcements!
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News and Updates
2025 TOM HENDRY AWARDS
RBC EMERGING PLAYWRIGHT
Toronto, ON, Canada
My play “Baby” was shortlisted for the Playwrights’ Guild of Canada’s annual Tom Hendry Awards.
In a blind jury selection process, “Baby" was shortlisted alongside two others for this national award.
YOU’VE SEEN IT ON TV
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OAT MILK
Summer - Fall 2025
Toronto, ON, Canada
I had the joy of playing an Interrogator in Director Rimah Jabr’s Short Film “You’ve Seen It On TV,” which screened at the 18th Toronto Palestine Film Festival in September 2025. A few months later I had the honour of playing a Barista in Director Jay McEwan’s debut Short Film “Oat Milk.”
Screenings to be announced!
CAMINOS 2025
Tiger Lilies
Toronto, ON, Canada
My play "Tiger Lilies" was presented by Aluna Theatre's CAMINOS Festival, at the Factory Theatre’s Studio Space in October 2025.
Director: Zoe Marín
Stage Manager: Hayley Crowder
Lighting: Simran Kapoor
Sound: Ashley Naomi Skye
Cast:
Trinity Lloyd
Reena Goze
Katie Clarke
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