Isabella Maria Valdés, who also goes by Izzy, is a Cuban American and Puerto Rican artist based in Chicago, lL.
Recently they were working on the midwest premier of Sarah Ruhl’s BECK NURSE OF SALEM at Shattered Globe Theatre.
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 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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Our Dear Dead Drug Lord, Steep Theatre
Mid Wesetrn Premier of Alexis Scheer’s play. Directed by Sophiyaa Nayar
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Becky Nurse of Salem, Shattered Globe Theatre
The Mid West premier of Sarah Ruhl’s Becky Nurse of Salem directed by Polly Noonan
“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, Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review
“...There’s also a cool piece of acting on hand from relative newcomer Valdés”
