about
Tess Degenstein is an actor, screenwriter, director, improvisor, and voice-over artist from Saskatchewan, now living in Vancouver.
As an actor and improvisor, Tess has performed across the country, most recently touring the hit off-Broadway show Blind Date. Internationally she has performed and taught in Vienna, Berlin, Athens, London, Oslo, Atlanta, and New York. She has been nominated for multiple ensemble Canadian Comedy Awards and a Sterling Award for Best Actor for the world premiere of Nicole Moehller’s An Almost Perfect Thing. She was awarded a Jessie Richardson award for her comedic turn in Noises Off at the Arts Club. Television credits include featured roles in New Eden, Frankie Drake, King, and Murdoch Mysteries, as well as multiple international commercials and music videos.
Tess has written a handful of features, and has directed two shorts.
She is a proud union member and activist.
Photo: Sarah Bodri
Cover photo: Andrew Parry