“We know what we are, but know not what we may be.”
HANNAH LOUISE FERNANDES is a Chicag0-based actor who strives to embody courageous and compassionate truth in her art, while weaving together her lived experience as a mixed race, first-generation Indian-American actor, singer, dancer and intimacy director. She is equally passionate about collaborating within a team, as well as being a heart-driven leader, seeking to inspire future generations of artists and people in becoming more in touch with their own humanity.
Originally from La Crosse, Wisconsin, she most recently accompanied her BFA in Musical Theatre from Wichita State University by studying at the prestigious Maggie Flanigan Studio in New York City.
She has performed roles, ranging from “Shelby” in Steel Magnolias, to "Jasmine" in the brand new production of DISNEY'S WHEN YOU WISH, to "Velma" in CHICAGO (directed by Stephen Kopel of Roundabout Theatre Company), in addition to her work directing Intimacy on stage. Most recently you could have seen her on stage in “Cinderella” in Into the Woods at The Paramount Theatre.
Hannah is grateful to be represented by Gray Talent Group. She balances her life through meditation, teaching and practicing yoga (certified 200 hrs), by creating all kinds of visual art, obsessing over Sondheim, and watching as many documentaries as she can.