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Welcome, I’m Amy Kraft—
an actress and award-winning journalist.


Whether I’m on camera,
teaching improv to kids,
or chasing down a lead,
I strive to tell stories that matter.

Work Highlights

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The quest to save Florida's orchids from extinction
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Black maternal mortality has reached a crisis level. Here are the Chicagoans taking steps to stem it.
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Can We Overcome Our Disgust Long Enough to Eat Bugs?
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The pain and regret of tattooing Jiminy Cricket on my breast
Portrait of Amy Kraft against a light blue background with the word “WRITING” overlaid, representing her work as a journalist
Amy Kraft performing onstage in front of a purple curtain, mid-scene, during an improv show at The Second City
Amy Kraft in a tan blazer against a deep red background with the word “SERVICES” overlaid, representing her ghostwriting, wri
Amy Kraft performing a comedic scene with an improv ensemble at Home Comedy Theater
Live musical improv performance by Amy Kraft and Basketball Crush, during a show at The Den Theater in Chicago
Amy Kraft smiling with her two young daughters at the iO Improv Festival in Chicago, after a live comedy performance.
Health journalist Amy Kraft attending a Go Red for Women event by the American Heart Association, covering heart health and w
Two children onstage after an improvised fairytale show at Home Comedy Theater, smiling and playing in front of a red curtain
Amy Kraft posing on the red carpet with Susan Lucci at the Go Red for Women event, hosted by the American Heart Association a
Amy Kraft in character during a live improv performance, playing a flamboyant mustachioed figure in a red brocade vest and to
Author Amy Kraft presenting a science experiment from her Scholastic children’s book on rainbows to a classroom of young stud
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