Mahalet Tegenu (she/her) is an Ethiopian-American writer and actor based in Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Dramatic Writing. Named an “up and comer” by Broadway World, Mahalet’s writing has been produced by Project Y Theatre Company, Brooklyn Comedy Collective (BCC), Uproar Theatre Corps and Caveat NYC. Mahalet has acted in plays at LaMama Theatre, the Ford Studio Theater, and Asylum NYC. Mahalet recently worked as a writer’s production assistant on Full Circle: a Max limited series. Mahalet is currently studying improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Additionally, she performs across NYC with her sketch comedy group: Pencils of Color!
