SIMONE BUTLER

Actress / Producer

Simone Butler is a New York-based Actress/Producer originally from California’s Bay Area. In television, she was a regular day player on the long-running daytime drama All My Children, and online she brought her comedic voice to the popular platform Funny or Die. Her film work has been featured in notable festivals including LA Film Fest, Queens Film Festival, and Coney Island Film Festival.

She has also performed in innovative and experimental venues such as The Tank and Monkey Town, embracing projects that challenge form and push creative boundaries. Her theater work has taken her from London to New York, where she has collaborated with multiple theater companies. In addition to her stage work, she studied with legendary acting coach Larry Moss, further refining her craft and deepening her range. She built a strong foundation at two of the most influential improv institutions in the country—The Groundlings and Upright Citizens Brigade—developing a sharp wit and fearless stage presence.

Simone continues to expand her creative reach by actively collaborating with fellow producers and multidisciplinary performing artists. Through these partnerships, she remains committed to developing bold, original work rooted in shared vision, artistic risk, and collective storytelling.

Simone Butler is the creator and co-star of Below the Line, a sharp, satirical web series that offers an insider’s look at the unglamorous realities of working behind the scenes in the entertainment industry. Co-produced with writer-producer Erika Yeomans, the series has garnered acclaim from outlets including Snobby Robot and Nerve.com. Through Below the Line and beyond, Simone remains committed to amplifying the often-overlooked voices of working creatives, shedding light on the grit, humor, and humanity behind the curtain.