Rachel McVay

Rachel McVay is an American actor rooted in UK training. Classically trained, with an MFA from the prestigious Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and a BFA in Theatre & Dance, Rachel also studied with the RSC and RADA. She has made her mark as a dynamic Shakespearean/Chekhovian actor, often employing her skills in stunts/stage combat/dance/choreography. With an affinity for Shakespeare, Tarantino, and Ryan Murphy, Rachel's proudest roles include the "fierce" Queen Elizabeth in Richard III, the "magnificent" & "regal" Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing ("McVay stands out as Beatrice"), and the lead in Broken Nails, a film in which she plays a boxer/dancer who struggles with self love in overcoming cancer. Rachel tends to lean toward film & theatre projects lending the opportunity to work with visionary collaborators in work that is meaningful, thought-provoking, and, at times, subversive. Connect with Rachel on IG: @therachelmcvay