Irene Choi

Irene Choi (born November 1992) is an American actress, who has appeared in films such as Arena, Freaks of Nature (2015), Fifty Shades of Black (2016), and Marriage Story (2019). She is best known for her work on the television shows Community, Insatiable, and The Pitt.

Early life and education Choi was born in Los Angeles, and she is of Korean ancestry.

Choi is a graduate of Harvard University, where she majored in psychology. She has played the violin since childhood and was a member of the Harvard Orchestra. She was also a member of an all-girl rock band and worked as a campus radio DJ.

Career After leaving her corporate position, Choi began pursuing acting. Her early television credits included a recurring role in the ABC Family series Greek (2010) and a guest appearance in Undercovers (2010). She has cited her first manager, who was connected to the casting director of Greek, as instrumental in her early career development.

Choi appeared in three episodes of Community as Annie Kim, a rival of the main character Annie Edison (Alison Brie). In a 2011 Reddit AMA, Choi described her experience on set warmly, recalling improvised moments with Brie during filming.

In 2025, Choi was announced as a recurring cast member for the second season of the Max medical drama The Pitt, alongside Sepideh Moafi, Laëtitia Hollard, Charles Baker, and Lucas Iverson. She plays Joy Kwon, a third-year medical student with expertise in pathology and infectious diseases.

Filmography

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Television