Sasheer Zamata

Ali Ahn, born on July 24, 1981, in Pasadena, California, is an American actress celebrated for her compelling performances in both television and theater. Of Korean descent, Ahn’s love for the arts led her to graduate magna cum laude from Yale University in 2003 with a degree in dance and theater. She then honed her craft further by earning a Master of Fine Arts from the California Institute of the Arts in 2006.

On television, Ahn has become a familiar face, taking on impactful roles in series like Billions (2016–2018) and Orange Is the New Black (2018). She is perhaps best known for portraying Suzanne Wu, a biotech CEO, in Raising Dion (2019–2022), where her role grew significantly in the show’s second season. More recently, she played CIA station chief Eidra Park in The Diplomat (2023–present) and appeared as Alice Wu-Gulliver in Agatha All Along (2024), showcasing her versatility in a range of roles.

Ahn also made her Broadway debut in 2015 with the revival of The Heidi Chronicles, where she starred alongside Elisabeth Moss. Her off-Broadway work includes a standout performance in Rajiv Joseph’s Letters of Suresh in 2021, which earned her praise for her dynamic portrayal.

Beyond her career, Ahn shares a personal connection with actor William Jackson Harper, having worked alongside him in the 2012 New York production of Romeo and Juliet. With her multifaceted career, Ahn continues to be a respected and rising star in the entertainment industry.