Sara Sevigny is a multifaceted Los Angeles-based artist with deep roots in Chicago, where she honed her craft as a talented actress, writer, and comedian. Notably, she has made a lasting impression as board member Edna Bunnin on the hit Fox series EMPIRE. This accomplished individual is also half of the hilarious comedic duo Corri and Sara, whose popular YouTube series GET IN THE CAR inspired their subsequent web series CORRI AND SARA ARE FAMOUS. Fans can access all six glorious episodes on their website, aptly named corriandsaraarefamous.
Sara's impressive resume boasts a range of credits, including her upcoming roles in Amazon Prime's series CROSS, as well as the films 'Screams from the Tower', 'Delta County', and 'Start Without Me'. Her notable performances include starring as Grace in the critically acclaimed film 'Rogers Park', which received a Critic's Pick from the New York Times and boasts a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. She has also appeared in the films 'The Christmas Thief' (ION),'American Auto' (NBC),'The Big Leap' (FOX),'Chicago Fire' (NBC),'South Side' (MAX/Comedy Central),and 'Everything Fun You Could Possibly Do In Aledo, Illinois'.
As a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and Actor's Equity, Sara has had the opportunity to work alongside esteemed theater companies, including TheatreSquared (AK),Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Lyric Opera Chicago, Paramount, Broadway Playhouse, A Red Orchid, TimeLine, and has received a Joseph Jefferson Award for her captivating portrayal of Sara Jane Moore in Porchlight Music Theater's production of ASSASSINS.
In her free time, Sara enjoys the simple pleasures of being a dog mom, an avid cook, and a lover of cross-country travel with her partner and their beloved pup. She is also particularly fond of unsweetened green iced tea lemonade, which she affectionately describes as tasting like sunshine.
