ACTOR . WRITER . CRAFTER . BAKER

photo credit: Matthew Dunivan

Born in Los Angeles, Jeena now calls New York City home. When she’s not diving into a character on stage or screen, you can usually find her either writing or buried in a craft project while baking something sweet in the oven.

Always curious. Always tinkering.

Ms. Yi’s voluble, high voltage performance is the play’s chief delight
— NY Times
Yi has timed all of her comic beats to perfection. She is the rare performer who can be serious and funny at the same time
...With her bright eyes and sunrise smile, she has charisma for days...
— the Village Voice

what’s new?

Jeena is on Broadway playing Melissa Han in the world premiere of Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire’s The Balusters directed by Tony award winner, Kenny Leon.

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Jeena’s play JESA had its world premiere with MaYi Theater Co. during their residency with The Public Theater in their 2025/2026 season

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photos by Matthew Dunivan