is a proud Chinese American actor currently based in New York City.

Sabrina considers herself a California Girl, even though she is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Coincidentally, she is not a huge fan of rain.

After spending many rainy years in Pittsburgh, she moved to Ithaca, New York to complete her Bachelor of Arts at Cornell University. Ithaca taught her that she is also not a huge fan of snow.

Luckily, Sabrina moved to the Sunshine State to pursue her Master of Fine Arts. She graduated with her MFA in Acting from the University of California, San Diego in June 2023 and moved to Los Angeles.

LA taught her that she is deeply—almost morally—opposed to sitting in traffic. New York may be rainy and snowy, but at least she has the Subway. She loves it here.

She is interested in making art that is surprising, irreverent, unsettling, messy, deeply human, and most importantly — ugly.

Sabrina J. Liu

News

“…Sabrina J. Liu is equal parts spunk and awkwardness…Liu brings such warmth to her portrayal that Cassie springs to life as a layered teenager hiding behind a careful facade.”

- BroadwayWorld

“More often than not, I found myself glued to Sabrina J. Liu…”

- Stage and Cinema

Photo by Grant Terzakis

“Other stand-outs for me…Sabrina J. Liu as Mamillius/Time/Servant, her top-of-second-half explanation of the time-lapse was charming in its own right.”

Photo by Jenny Graham

What She’s Been Working On:

  • Upcoming: HALF-LIFE by Isabella Waldron with Moxie Arts New York

    Sabrina will play Tess in Half-Life, directed by Rosie Glen-Lambert, presented as part of The 2025 Moxie Incubator. Performing August 1-3 at HERE Arts Center’s DOT Theatre.

  • April 2025: Returning to the American Film Institute

    Sabrina stars in her third project at AFI, the sci-fi thriller New Order, directed again by collaborator Kaylin Allshouse.

  • March 2025: Filming at the University of Southern California

    Sabrina stars in her third short film, Go Fish, a buddy comedy written and directed by Mia Bazo.

  • November 2024: Workshopping EMPTY RIDE by Keiko Green at The Old Globe

    Sabrina returns to The Old Globe for a one-week workshop of the Globe-commissioned world premiere play, directed by Sivan Battat.

  • November 2024: Filming at the American Film Institute

    Sabrina returns to the American Film Institute for the second time this year to star in Bitten, a short film directed by Kaylin Allshouse.

  • October 2024: Returning to BOAT SHOW by Dustin H. Chinn at Chance Theater

    Sabrina reprises her role as Fiona in the second reading series of Boat Show at Chance Theater.

  • August 2024: THE GROWN-UPS by Skylar Fox & Simon Henriques with Baby Teeth LA

    Sabrina’s performance in Baby Teeth LA's inaugural production earns her a BroadwayWorld Los Angeles nomination for Best Performer In A Play.