Leighton Zhang
Actor, Theatre Maker, Narrator
San Francisco Bay Area actor
Classical and contemporary stage work, multilingual performance, and conservatory training in acting, movement, voice, and stage intimacy.
- Location
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Languages
- English, Mandarin, Japanese (beginner)
- Voice
- Playable Chinese accent
- Training
- A.C.T. Spring 2026 Semester
About
Biography
Xiaowen "Leighton" Zhang is a Bay Area actor and theatre maker with credits spanning classic drama, contemporary theatre, devised performance, and commercial projects.
Recent work includes The Crucible, The Doll's House, Part 2, Every Brilliant Thing, The Message, and The Golden Cangue. Leighton brings ensemble rigor, multilingual range, and a grounded, emotionally precise stage presence to both theatrical and screen-facing work.
Current training
American Conservatory Theater
San Francisco Semester, Spring 2026
Additional study
The Lir Academy in Dublin, plus work with Valerie Weak, Anna Marie Sharpe, Carolina Morones, Monique Jenkinson, and Natalie Greene.
Selected Work
Credits
Production
Role
Company
Venue / Format
The Crucible
Mary Warren
Feiyu Theatre
MVCPA
The Doll's House, Part 2
Emmy
Feiyu Theatre
MVCPA
Every Brilliant Thing
Narrator / Co-Director
Feiyu Theatre
MVCPA
The Message
Xiaomeng Gu
Feiyu Theatre
Spangenberg Theatre
The Golden Cangue
Lan-hsien
Feiyu Theatre
Woodside PAC
Every Brilliant Thing Promotion Short
Performer
Feiyu Theatre
Short film
Local Restaurant Brand Commercial
Featured performer
Commercial client
Social media campaign
Media
Headshots & Reel Materials
Materials are organized for quick review by casting teams, creative producers, and presenters.
- Primary headshots prepared for casting submissions
- Stage and commercial material available for follow-up review
- Reel and clips can be requested directly through contact
Resume
Training, Languages, Special Skills
Training includes the American Conservatory Theater San Francisco Semester and study at The Lir Academy in Dublin, with additional work in acting, movement, voice, and stage intimacy.
Languages include English and Mandarin, with beginner Japanese and a playable Chinese accent. Additional experience includes pottery, wheel throwing, hand building, and First Aid / CPR / AED certification.
Download Resume PDF
For complete credits, training history, and special skills.
Contact
Representation & Inquiries
For theatre, commercial, and collaboration inquiries
leighton.zxw@gmail.com(917) 971-0678
San Francisco Bay Area
Best fit
- Theatre casting and production inquiries
- Commercial and branded video work
- Collaborative multilingual performance projects