Sara Chase

Sara Chase (born August 3, 1983) is an American actress and singer best known for playing Cyndee Pokorny on the Netflix original series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. On Broadway she originated the roles of Myrtle in The Great Gatsby in 2023 and Melissa in Schmigadoon! in 2026.

Early life and education

Chase was born in Hartford, Connecticut, the daughter of Arnold and Sandy Chase. She graduated from Boston University.

Career

After graduation, Chase performed the two-woman sketch comedy show Jen & Angie at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York and Los Angeles. Chase starred in the pre-Broadway production of Roman Holiday. She created the role of Principal Rosalie Mullins for Andrew Lloyd Webber and Julian Fellowes' School of Rock off-Broadway production at the Gramercy Theatre.[citation needed]

Chase performed in Broadway's First Date and off-Broadway in The Toxic Avenger and can be heard on their original cast albums. She also won the Best Supporting Actress award from the San Diego Theatre Critics for playing all three mistresses in First Wives Club in its pre-Broadway run.[citation needed]

On television, Chase appeared as a regular on Comedy Central's Michael & Michael Have Issues. Other appearances include The Office, Mercy, Arrested Development, and in the films The Other Guys, Arthur, Hello I Must Be Going, and Little Black Book. Her comedy sketches have been seen in the Women in Comedy Festival, New York Comedy Festival, and UsWeekly.com.

In 2021, Chase voiced the character of Sasha Reed in the episode "The Star of the Backstage" from season 33 of The Simpsons. On Broadway she originated the roles of Myrtle in The Great Gatsby in 2023 and Melissa in Schmigadoon! in 2026.[citation needed]

Personal life

Chase married her husband Elliot Stieglitz in June 2012. In April 2013, Chase filed for divorce.

Filmography

Film

Television

Theatre

External links

• at IMDb