Chrisdale Allison Tay (Allison)

Allison is an actress, writer and educator known for her lyrical prowess and performance poetry. She is wildly passionate about the transformative power of theatre, community engagement and mental health advocacy.

As illustrated by her play Emily Tan is Not Invisible, which was chosen to be part of Centre 42's New Scripts Residency by Wild Rice’s Joel Tan, Allison wholeheartedly believes in the capacity of the arts to effect positive change in society.

Her recent work centres around understanding mental wellness between youths and caregivers, in partnership with a social service agency. Allison strives to create meaningful works that resonate, foster empathy, understanding and empowerment among her audiences.