Actor, Director, Coach
A little bit about me...
Rachel Marie Cofsky
On stage I’ve played the roles of presidents, strippers, the girl next door, and even a little stone. In my real life, I’ve been a choreographer, teacher, confidant, sister, lover. Growing up within the LGBTQ community, I struggled to find my identity at a young age. I became a chameleon to whatever environment I was in and what its needs were, the first of which was my small humble hometown of Charlton, Massachusetts. Since then, I've moved cross-country (twice), seen a lot, lived a lot, and learned a lot about who I am & who I want to be.
Play some upbeat country music under string lights on a Friday night and I’ll lead the line dancing, or catch me con mis amigos y compañeros de trabajo cuando me están enseñando español. I'll be the first to volunteer for a pickup game of basketball, but I'm also happy to challenge anyone to game of billiards. I learned to transform into whoever I wanted to be, in any given moment and I've loved discovering the new intricacies of my authentic self over the years.
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As an artist I’m constantly trying to learn about the world around me, and the people in it. Working on set, I found that my love for acting could only be paralleled by directing a provocative pleasure activism piece, or better yet, watching a film I produced on the big screen. Working in Higher Education, I learned that empathizing with students and their struggles during some of the most transformative years of their life is going to be just as impactful as anything I could teach in the classroom.
My vulnerability, my authenticity, my genuine love and passion for the world around me, is how I step into each day,
on set, on stage, in the classroom & in life.