Brooke Ishibashi
Director of Talent Outreach & Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
HOMETOWN: ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
[SHE/HER/HERS]
A fourth-generation Japanese American, Brooke hails from a showbiz family. As a professional actor/singer, she originated/developed the role of “Neary” in Cambodian Rock Band and is passionate about exploring anti-racism, social justice, and trans-generational trauma.
More about Brooke.
Brooke has clowned with Taylor Mac at The Public, been plucked by DJ Nash and Pam Fryman to star in an NBC comedy, crashed American Idol as sketch character “AKIKO!” and performed at La Jolla Playhouse, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Geffen Playhouse, Joe’s Pub & many more.
Brooke is a core member of Fair Wage Onstage and National Councilor for Actors’ Equity Association. Brooke has a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do.
What does being an #ArtsHero mean to me?
"It means demanding the economic justice that will give my loved ones and colleagues the dignity they so rightfully deserve, so that we can rebuild a more equitable landscape that benefits the most marginalized, oppressed, and disadvantaged communities."