Elena Heine is an LGBTQ+ actor and writer from the Bay Area. She earned her BFA in Theatre from Texas State University, where she studied acting and honed her passion for storytelling.

Elena is deeply interested in the complexities of human relationships and the stories we tell to better understand what it means to be alive. As both an artist and storyteller, she is drawn to work that explores connection, vulnerability, and the human experience. Her current favorite television series include The White Lotus and Severance.

When she's not performing or writing, Elena enjoys spending time outdoors, writing songs, and bouldering. She finds inspiration in nature, music, and staying active—interests that often inform her creative work. She is also a skilled at home Barista!

During her time at Texas State, Elena wrote and performed the one-woman show My Summer with Charles LaFondue. The play follows an unnamed young woman struggling with anxiety and low self-esteem. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers a flyer advertising a self-help program. Deciding to take a chance, she enrolls—only to learn that the program is run by an ambitious 10-year-old entrepreneur named Charles LaFondue. Through this unlikely mentorship, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confidence, and personal growth.