Phoenix Ra (they/them) is a genderfluid, diasporic Korean actor who channels their identities as a vessel for creativity, storytelling, and witness.

As a performer, Phoenix has collaborated with Clubbed Thumb, the Women's Project Theatre, Ma-Yi Theatre Company, The Tank Theatre, the DR2 Theatre, Parsnip Ship Podcast, and the Black Revolutionary Theatre Workshop. Recently screened at the Big Apple Film Festival, Phoenix acted in the short film Blink and You’ll Miss It. Phoenix has served as a Production Fellow with Third World Newsreel and as a Digital Connections Filmmaking Fellow with Hook Arts Media. They have also assisted on media projects while interning with FilmNation, The Smithsonian Channel and The Asian American Writers' Workshop.

When not acting, Phoenix is a Teaching Artist with Hook Arts Media, engaging with students across the New York Tri-State Area. Phoenix is also a certified Full Spectrum Doula with Ancient Song Doula Services and a HoPE Doula (Helping Promote Birth Equity through Community-Based Doula Care)

Phoenix is the youngest of three siblings, raised in a Korean working-class immigrant family and community. Their journey into acting began in middle school where they started making films and comedy skits with their neighbor and friends.

Phoenix gives thanks to Lenapehoking Land for raising them. Phoenix’s childhood was shaped by North New Jersey and New York City.