REI YAMAMOTO
actress in nyc
Born in Japan and raised in California, Rei is a bilingual actress with a lifelong passion for the performing arts.
She began her creative journey as a dancer, later studying Psychology at UCLA to better understand the human experience. She went on to work in tech, designing digital products for companies like Amazon and Microsoft. Over time, her interest in storytelling and performance led her to acting. Now based in New York, Rei brings a thoughtful, multidisciplinary perspective to her work on screen and stage.
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Born in Yokohama, Japan, Rei moved to Northern California at age 10 with her family.
As a child, she was always the entertainer—breaking into dances, belting out songs, and putting on spontaneous shows for classmates and family like it was her own living room stage.
With a natural pull toward the performing arts, Rei spent much of her childhood immersed in ballet, while also exploring her voice and presence through drama and choir classes.
Driven by a curiosity about the human mind, she studied Psychology at UCLA, where she stepped into her first formal theatre classes.
After six years of balancing a career in tech with her growing passion for acting, she made the bold decision to leave her job and fully commit to her path as a performer.
She has continued to hone her craft through training with HB Studio, The Barrow Group, and Upright Citizens Brigade, while also expanding her range through dance and stage combat classes.
Rei can most recently be seen in the short film I Hate Birthdays!, which received multiple awards, including Best Short Film at the New York Short Film Festival and Best Ensemble Cast at the Independent Shorts Awards.