Isabella Maria Valdés

Isabella Maria Valdés, who also goes by Izzy, is a Cuban American and Puerto Rican artist based in Chicago, lL.

Notably Izzy was seen onstage as Pipe in the Midwest premiere of OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD at Steep Theatre, which was nominated for a Jeff Award for Best Ensemble of a Play.

They are currently working on the midwest premier of Sarah Ruhl’s BECK NURSE OF SALEM at Shattered Globe Theatre.

They are are proudly represented by Talent X Alexander.

“My weapon has always been language, and I’ve always used it, but it has changed. Instead of shaping the words like knives now, I think they’re flowers, or bridges.”

— Sandra Cisneros

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The Wonder, Eclectic Full Contact Theatre

The world premiere of a mid western ghost story directed by Gaby Labokta
Our Dear Dead Drug Lord, Steep Theatre

Mid Wesetrn Premier of Alexis Scheer’s play. Directed by Sophiyaa Nayar
The Moors, Rutgers Theatre Company

Directed by David Esbjornson
Twelfth Night, Shakespeare's Globe

Directed by Phillip Bird at Shakeaspear’s Globe
12 Angry Jurors, Rutgers Theatre Company

Directed by Kevin Kittle, this production was set in 1950s Washington Heights NY where the jurors navigate their pre conceived ideas of colorism and prejudice.
Beth, Independent short film

Directed by Leen Rihani, Beth is a queer coming of age film which navigates the ever changing lines between friendship, love, and ones desires.
How To Defend Yourself, Snails on a Bike Theatre Collective

Snails on a Bike’s site specific production at Cheetah Gym in Andersonville. Dir. Mariah Koss and Yama Pouye.

Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review

“The best performance of the show comes from Isabella Maria Valdés in the role of Rancy Vennum. this talented young actor is so skilled and completely natural in this demanding role that the audience believes in the reality of the bizarre events. Ms. Valdes’ excellent performance is the main reason to see this production.”

Review for The Wonder