Julia Gu 谷曦 was made in China and began her journey as an actor in 2017, leaving behind a former life managing $12 billion to pursue the adventure of performance.
She is drawn to stories that shed light on the human condition. With strong movement training and a daily aikido practice, Julia tells stories with her whole self—through voice, body, and presence.
Her aim is to create art that resonates deeply and leaves an impact on audiences, and she is grateful for the abundance that allows her to do so.
Julia has played roles as varied as an ageless old man and Biff in the Obie Award–winning Death of a Salesman. Her past work has been featured in The New York Times.
Critics have described Julia Gu as:
“Transformative.” — The New Yorker
“Wonderful, delightful.” — Vulture
“Hilarious.” — TheaterMania
“Heartbreaking.” — Exeunt