Haley Jean Basil
actor, writer, singer, educator
About Haley—
Raised in Indianapolis, educated in New York City, and based in Chicago, IL.
An ebullient and fiery performer, Haley has performed in regional theatres across the country— from passionate dramas, to upbeat children’s theatre, to side-splitting comedies. Recently, she has begun showing exciting promise in commercial and film endeavors.
As a writer, Haley’s plays have been performed in New York City and the Midwest. She has various works of fiction and non-fiction published in print and online.
Lastly, Haley is passionate about education and community outreach. As an educator, she has spent the past several years bringing interactive, social-issue theatre into schools and police stations across the Midwest.
Current/Recent News
Lady Lazarus was shortlisted for Seattle Public Theater’s Distillery New Works Festival. Read her play in full on NPX!
Recently wrapped production on Shirker, an independent short film.
Made her Chicago theatre debut in Alabama Story with Ghostlight Ensemble.