Atra Asdou

Ensemble Member (2024)

About

Atra Asdou is a rare talent who commands traditional stage dramas (Steppenwolf, Goodman, Lookingglass, Yale Repertory) and non-traditional written and improvised comedy for sold out crowds (The Second City, iO Chicago, Brooklyn Comedy Collective).

As a Lookingglass Artistic Associate, she was recently awarded two writers in residencies for her full-length play, Iraq, But Funny. Atra also wrote and performed three original, critically acclaimed satirical sketch revues for The Second City Chicago. Her debut feature screenplay, IZZA, was a beloved finalist at The Chicago International Film Festival Industry Days, and her short films, Renee` and Fever have earned festival laurels from around the world. Atra lives in NYC, performing stand up around the city and improvising at Brooklyn Comedy Collective with Mariano’s Piano Lounge.

Bio as of 2024