Kyra Zagorsky (Sabongui)

Lecturer and Director of Theatre Arts Minor

Humanities 2090

Kyra Zagorsky

Kyra Zagorsky is an actor, educator, and multi award-winning filmmaker. She holds two master's degrees: an MFA in Acting from the University of California, and a Master's in Film and Television from The Savannah College of Art and Design, where she received the Honors and Achievement Award. She also holds a BFA in Theatre (Acting Concentration) from Southern Oregon University.

Her award-winning short film, The Prince, screened in over 25 festivals around the world, including the Cannes Short Film Corner, HollyShorts Film Festival, and the Los Angeles Women's International Film Festival. Her second film, An International Girl, earned her a Best Director nod and Best Film at the New York International Film Awards.

As a performer, she has over 45 significant film and TV credits and countless theatre productions across the US and Canada, including a two-year residency with the professional improv company Impulse Theatre.

On screen, she is best known for her work on Ron Moore's TV series "Helix," the iconic role of Athena in "Arrow," a major recurring role on CW's "The 100," the critically acclaimed sci-fi series "Continuum," and the crime drama "CIA," created by Dick Wolf. Kyra starred in the fan-favorite Netflix series "The Imperfects" as the enigmatic and explosive Isabel Finch. In the Apple Original series "See," she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress.

Kyra Zagorsky