Join Emily Branden and artists to SPARK
your creative warrior…
Performance
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Emily interned for Blue Man Group and moved to New York City late 90’s to study acting at the Lee Strasberg Institute. She wrote, directed, and starred in a Shakespearean rock drama off-off Broadway, and has guest starred in ABC, MTV, and USA shows. She joined SAG-AFTRA proudly working in New Mexico. Based in Santa Fe for over nighteen years, Emily Branden is represented by Signature Models and Talent.
A torch singer, Emily Branden performs old country | jazz torch covers with full band: DECEMBER 5TH 2026 7-10PM (after the famous Madrid Christmas Parade) at Mineshaft Tavern, Madrid NM. DECEMBER 16TH 2026 8-10PM “Christmas Jazz” at el Rey Court, Santa Fe, NM. Her full jazz band or trio is available for holiday parties + private events. Email Emily
Yoga
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A favorite rebel of the yoga world, Emily Branden’s taught since 2001. With a unique energy that can alchemize any room, Emily inspires authenticity by directing creative energy. A performer at heart, Emily collaborates with musicians, Valerie June, Michael Franti, Rising Appalachia, Desert Dwellers and more, offering performance-like art of yoga and healing through live music. She’ll be at Ghost Ranch Music Festival SEPTEMBER 14TH 2026 9AM for a Live Music Yoga class with artist, Tone Ranger. Branden’s taught over twenty-five years alongside her career as a SAG actor and singer. Her debut single, “Trouble on Your Mind” can be listened to on platforms everywhere.
Writing
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Featured in Variety and Yoga International, Emily’s writing voice is considered fresh and revelatory. An active member of the WGA West from 2011-2015–she’s co-created with Darren Star, Sri Rao, and the BRAVO network on a book to musical adaptation. Branden has written episodes for GENERAL HOSPITAL, as well as various television specs. She’s penned, “The Ophelia Memoirs,” stories of her times in late-nineties, New York City dating a Blue Man; created the audio course, SPARK: 7 Days to Creative Transformation and is currently writing a biography on the life of her mother. Emily Branden’s popular “monthly inspirations” since 2004, can be enjoyed via her blog.
