"Hilarious...she continues to shine in some of the play’s most raw moments, displaying an impressive range of skills."
-- Theatrely of "Helena" in Kin, The Chain Theatre

ELLIE M. PLOURDE is a SAG/AEA actor and producer based in New York City. She also is a travel enthusiast, true-crime obsessed, and a political podcast junkie.

 

Originally from Raleigh, NC, she cut her teeth as a child actor performing at North Carolina Theatre, on set at Screen Gems Studios, and in various commercials and voiceovers. She studied theater at University of the Arts in Philadelphia and is a proud graduate of the Terry Knickerbocker Studio Conservatory. She has worked in regional and indie theatre, Off and Off-Off Broadway, and independent film. She is also a Founder and Co-Artistic Director of Making Our Space Theatre Co. 

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Ellie is drawn to characters who are both vulnerable and strong—whether in comedy or drama. Her process is collaborative and open-hearted, driven by curiosity and brave choices that break away from archetypes and instead create nuanced performances. She aims to craft characters that act as windows and mirrors, offering audiences a chance to see the familiar in new ways or discover pieces of themselves they didn’t know were there.

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Ellie has always felt the world deeply and intensely. It’s left her feeling like an outsider for much of her life. But she's found purpose in the communal power of storytelling—it’s a space where we can lower our armor and connect in ways that feel real and human. She's especially interested in works with socio-political relevance, where the intersections of our differences are illuminated, uncovering shared truths and fostering deeper understanding.