Debra Wiley is an internationally acclaimed acting teacher, performance coach, and a singing voice specialist (M.A. Acting and Vocal Performance, NYU). She has a long affiliation with the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, having studied early with Lee Strasberg, and then for many years with Irma Sandrey (as well as Ed Kovens and Elaine Aiken). Debra joined the LSTFI acting faculty in 1994, and has also taught performers at the Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music, Mannes College of Music, Montclair State University, New York University, Marymount Manhattan College, Harlem School of the Arts, and Henry Street Settlement.
She has directed plays and numerous classical recitals, and given master classes and seminars at organizations including the National Association of Teachers of Singing, Disney Theatrical Productions, SAG Conservatory, Danish State Theater School, Danish Actors Union, Chamber Music America, Operafest, Songfest, AFTRA@Work, Mannes College of Music, and NYU Steinhardt.
She was a featured stage performer in professional companies in New York and regionally across various disciplines including theater, opera, musical theater and cabaret. Debra is grateful to LSTFI — her artistic home — for offering a comprehensive acting technique, which she has proudly taught all over the world.