Esther K. Chae
Known For: Acting
Biography
Esther Chae studied at Korea University, the University of Michigan, and the Yale School of Drama. She has a Master's degree in Theater Studies and another in Acting. Chae is also an inaugural TED Fellow and has presented her talks at numerous conferences. Chae has also taught and lectured at NYU's Tisch Performance Studies, Yale School of Drama, USC, University of Baltimore, Maryland and Cal State San Marcos. She currently teaches Advanced Acting for TV and Film at Emerson College in Los Angeles, and is also a Visiting Professor at Yonsei University, in Korea. Through her career, she has appeared in TV shows like 24, Lost, and NCIS. She has also appeared in films like Sisters and Collateral. Aside from her work as an actress, Chae is also a consultant on Korean entertainment.
Filmography
2025
- KPop Demon Hunters as Additional Voices (voice)
2024
- Interior Chinatown as Vivian
2021
- The King's Affection as The Queen Dowager
- The Envoys as Badi
2020
- Soul as Miho (voice)
- Over the Moon as Lunarians (uncredited)
- Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
2019
2017
- White Famous as Additional Voices
2013
- Almost Human as Korean Newscaster
2005
- The Inside as Medical Examiner
2004
- Collateral as Dancer at Night Club (uncredited)
- Micro-Minis
2002
- The Shield as Donna
2001
- 24 as Mina
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent as Ms. Kim
1999
- The West Wing as McKenzie
1994
- ER as Reporter Justine