Chris is an award-winning Chilean actor, playwright and educator based in New York City. His original work has been presented in many houses throughout the city, including A.R.T./New York Theatres’ mainstage, Dixon Place and The Center. His original play “#daddy” earned The Hispanic Federation’s 2025 FuerzaFest award for “Best Play.” As an actor, he’s led numerous productions in both American and Chilean theatres, including The Puerto Rican Traveling Theater, Mill Mountain Theatre, INTAR, IATI, JACK, Teatro Mori, and others, as well as being a company member of Teatro SEA.
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Monologue from #daddy selected as “one of the best men’s stage monologues 2026”
One of the monologues in #daddy, Chris’ award winning play, was selected by Smith & Kraus as “One of the Best Men’s Stage Monologues 2026”.… Read more.
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Interview with Canvas Rebel
Canvas Rebel Magazine, whose mission is to create a space for artists, creatives and entrepreneurs to be able to learn from their peers through the… Read more.
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Chris stars in ‘Boat of Hope: Un Barco de Papel’ with USE.
‘Boat of Hope: Un Barco de Papel’ is a one-night theatrical event that explores the role of art and hope as resistance through poetry, music,… Read more.
Jessica Hecht
“Chris Browne Valenzuela is a superb actor, dancer and artist… Chris’s skills combine artistry with language and a true heart of gold and have made his collaboration with us, essential.”
3-time Tony Nominated Actress
Marc Lafia
“Chris Browne Valenzuela has incredible Creativity and Focus… just an excellent silent actor”
Chris Browne Valenzuela 