Laura Schein

Laura Schein is a multifaceted actor and writer based in Los Angeles, California. She is best known for her remarkable work as the co-creator and leading performer of the celebrated musical Emojiland, which premiered off-Broadway at The Duke On 42nd Street in January 2020. This production garnered significant acclaim, receiving recognition as a New York Times Critics Pick and earning nominations for prestigious awards, including the Richard Rodgers Award, Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, Outer Critics Circle, and Off-Broadway Alliance.

Schein showcased her vocal talents in the animated film UglyDolls, where she not only lent her voice to various characters but also co-wrote the duet "Unbreakable," performed by Kelly Clarkson and Janelle Monáe, which was shortlisted for the 2020 Academy Awards. Her contributions to musical theater extend to being a lyricist for Netflix's Westside and on Jeffrey Katzenberg's series Marriage Material for Quibi.

In addition to her musical accomplishments, Laura has guest-starred in numerous shows across networks such as Showtime, ABC, CBS, Amazon, and SyFy. She was also a series regular on YouTube Originals' comedy series Sing It! Her creative talent led her to co-create an improvised series for Funny Or Die, earning her a nomination for "Outstanding Lead Actress" at the LA WebFest. With significant roles in various award-winning independent films, Laura has graced the stages of prominent theaters including Center Theatre Group, Geffen Theater, and The Goodman Theater in Chicago. Her journey in performing arts began at the age of 13 when she earned her Actor's Equity card playing Little Girl in the national tour of Frank Galati's Ragtime.