Black Box Acting

Elizabeth Birnkrant

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Birnkrant has been teaching at Black Box Acting since 2011. Prior to studying at Black Box with Audrey Francis and Laura Hooper, Elizabeth trained at The William Esper Studio in New York (Meisner), and The School at Steppenwolf, where she studied Meisner with Amy Morton and The Viewpoints with Tina Landau. Chicago and regional credits include work with Steppenwolf, Court, Theater Wit, Eclipse, The Artistic Home, Theater on the Lake, Chicago Dramatists, Roadworks, Sideshow, Pegasus, Step Up, City Lit, Stage 773, Wildclaw, LiveWire, CIC, Imagination Theater, the MN Fringe Festival, and First Floor Theater. Television: Chicago Fire. Elizabeth is originally from New York, and is a graduate of The University of Chicago, with a degree in English Language and Literature.
Private Coaching

Elizabeth is an absolute joy to learn from. She puts an incredible amount of care into her work and is invested in every single one of her students.""
Apoorva Gundeti

ACADEMY Graduate
If you're not giving 110 percent in Elizabeth's class, watch out. I think the reason I grew so much in her B3 class is because she believed in me enough to hold my feet to the flames.""
Christine Vrem-Ydstie

Actor
Elizabeth is a badass on and off the stage. Class with her changed me as an actor for good.""
Crystal Park

STUDIO Student
You can always count on Elizabeth for direct and specific feedback; given with the intention of making you a more honest actor. She lives what she teaches.""
Patrick Gannon

ACADEMY Graduate
Elizabeth is a fierce and inspiring teacher. Her rare combination of strength and compassion helped me break down walls and enter into a new realm of bravery and honesty in my work.""
Samara Anderson

Actor
Elizabeth is sharp, smart and totally accessible.""
Laura Korn

STUDIO Student
Elizabeth has an unmatched emotional intelligence. She will not let you settle for anything but your deepest truths.""
Joe Bushell

ACADEMY Graduate
She is such a supportive teacher and will push you to your limits!""
Kate Kosoglad

ACADEMY Graduate
Elizabeth was so to the point and didn't miss a beat. My only regret was that I didn't have her for more classes.""
Tara Hazel Walsh

ACADEMY Graduate