Rebecca Nelson

Rebecca Nelson is an accomplished actress and educator, currently serving as a Lecturer in Acting at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting and Queens College. She previously held teaching roles at Harvard University, Yale University, New York University (NYU), and Eugene Lang College. Her academic background includes a BA from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MFA from the Yale School of Drama.

• Education: BA (UC Berkeley), MFA (Yale School of Drama)

Her professional expertise spans theater, film, and television. Notable achievements include the Drama Desk Award for Best Ensemble in The Orphan’s Home Cycle and an Academy Award nomination for her role in The Doonesbury Special. She has performed in prestigious theaters such as Arena Stage, Yale Rep, and the Eugene O’Neill Theatre Center.

Her teaching focuses on acting techniques and theater education, emphasizing practical training for performers. She has also contributed to national tours of plays like I’m Not Rappaport and Deathtrap.