Emma Ladji is a performer, actress and theater artist.

She has gained accolades while performing extensively with Chicago Shakespeare Theater as well as Goodman Theater and Writers Theater among others. Her music and performance projects have been supported by Links Hall, Villa Lena Foundation and Ragdale Foundation. She composed the score for Blue in the Right Way’s Spring 2024 Chicago production of Women Beware Women by Thomas Middleton.

In addition, Emma performs narration for audiobooks, cultural institutions and apps. She has done voiceovers for Phoenix International Publications, AlterEgo Games, Spruth Magers Gallery, Tantor Audio, The Humane Space App and Penguin Random House Audio.