Riley Gene

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Riley Gene

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Riley Gene (they/them) is a neurodivergent, trans-femme-non-binary actor, director, and playwright based in London. A graduate of Cornish College of the Arts, their work spans new play development, immersive and interactive theatre, and classical adaptation. As a recent migrant, they have performed with Seattle Rep, ArtsWest, Book-It, Seattle Shakespeare Theatre, and Washington Ensemble Theatre, and have directed with ACT Theatre, Washington Ensemble Theatre, Reboot Theatre, and others. Originally from Seattle, they continue to build work across the U.S. and U.K.


18-30 yearsGreater London (GB), King County (US)
Gendernon-binary
Acting age18-30 years
NationalityAmerican
Main professionActor
Eye colorblue-green
Hair colordark brown
Height (cm)177
LanguagesSign language (US)
DialectsAmerican Southern EnglishCalifornia EnglishGlasgowNew York EnglishRPStandard American English(native dialect)
InstrumentsDrumsPercussion
SportBaseball
Special skillsClownImprovisation
Training

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Original Works Theatre at Cornish College of the Arts

Film
2016
Misfortune County
Henry Appleyard
Nathaniel Dunaway Body in the Window Seat
Theater
2025
Emma
Miss Bates and Robet Martin
Sophia Franzella Dacha Theatre
2024
Two Gentlemen of Verona
Valentine
Kelly Kitchens Seattle Shakespeare Company
2024
Cowboys with Questions
Castor
Suz Pontillo Washington Ensemble Theatre
2024
Carmilla
Doctor, Gentleman, Woodsman, and Peddler
Aidyn Stevens Shattered Glass Project
2023
Sawyer’s Home for Wayward Teens
Mx. Sawyer
Kiki Abba The 1448 Projects
2023
To Infinity and Beyond
Yusor
Pamala Mijatov The 1448 Projects
2023
Minutes and Seconds
Parker
Adrian Prendergast Strawberry Workshop Theatre
2023
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Flora Ackroyd, Geoffrey Raymond, and Charles Kent
Jasmine Joshua Book-It Repertory Theatre
2022
Trying
Sculptor and Student
Zenaida Smith Book-It Repertory Theatre
2022
Casablanca
Ensemble
Charlotte Peters 14/48’s Theatre Anonymous
2021
The Bookie and the Rookie
Moe
Shermona Mitchell The 14/48 Projects
2021
Stupid is as Stupid Does
Laurie
Meghan Arnette The 14/48 Projects
2021
It’s a Wonderful Life
Ed
Julia Griffen 14/48’s Theatre Anonymous
2020
The Importance of Being Earnest
Merriman
Casey Stangl Seattle Rep
2020
The Winter’s Tale
Cleamenes and Dorcas
Robin Lynn Smith Freehold’s Engaged Theatre Tour
2020
As You Like It
Le Beau
Robin Lynn Smith Freehold’s Engaged Theatre Tour
2019
All’s Well That Ends Well
Ensemble
Victor Pappas Seattle Shakespeare Company
Other
2025
Life of a Sailor (Seattle History in Short Stories)
William Herrick
John Forsen PBS
2024
The Pomegranate Tree
Persephone
Suz Pontillo Dacha Theatre
2023
The Veil
Ratcatcher, Seer, Watcher, and Harbor Master
Nathan Whitehouse Dacha Theatre
2022
The Legacy Saga
Vallar Goldenleaf and Q
Matthew Moore Welcome Mat Radio
2021
I Should Have Called You Earlier
Actor
Wiley Basho Gorn Danielle Mohlman
2021
A Pond As Deep As Hell (Workshop production)
Provost
Adrian Prendergast Shaxberd
2021
The Canterville Ghost
The Duke of Cheshire
Brandon J. Simmons Book-It Repertory Theatre
2021
Sorry I Missed You (Workshop production)
Michael
Andrew Coopman Dacha Theatre
2021
Mr. Dickens and His Carol (Workshop production)
Chapman, Timothy, Lovejoy, and Ensemble
Brandon Abraham Seattle Rep
2019
The Coaster Show
Player
Caroline Galyon The Core Ensemble
2019
Rushing (Workshop production)
Dallas Johnson
Kelly Kitchens The Scratch: Seattle Workshop Series
2019
The Narrator Society (Workshop production)
Owen
Arlene Martínez-Vickers The Scratch: Seattle Workshop Series
2019
The Whole Shebang (Workshop production)
Fletcher James
Alex Lee Reed The Scratch: Seattle Workshop Series
Commercial
2024
We’re Going Green
Bestie
Mark Campbell Hydrogen
2023
Tulalip Casino
Extra
Matt Jaime North By Northwest
2022
T-Mobile’s New Magenta
Kevin the Intern
Daniel Bittner Stept Studios
2019
Starbucks Benefits
Principal
Brad Huskinson Touch Worldwide
2019
One Microsoft Security
Extra
Aidan Martin Mighty Media Studios LLC
2018
Ankrom Moisan Internal
Game Master
Andy Jordan Blue Envelope Productions