Steph Payne

Steph Payne is an Emmy Award-winning actress, vocalist, and recording artist based in Las Vegas, with a commanding screen and stage presence that blends sophistication, warmth, strength, and emotional depth. A U.S. Army veteran and former Intelligence Analyst, Steph brings a grounded authenticity and lived-in confidence to roles ranging from polished professionals and authority figures to complex mothers, villians, romantic leads, and strong dramatic characters. Her performance credits span television, theatre, Off-Broadway, and major live stages. She has appeared as a principal performer at The Smith Center and starred Off-Broadway in Lord Nil: Seven Deadly Sins. As an internationally experienced vocalist and entertainer, Steph has performed alongside acclaimed artists including Teddy Riley and has built a reputation for compelling storytelling, natural charisma, and an ability to connect deeply with an audience. Equally comfortable with drama, comedy, music-driven projects, and elevated lifestyle/commercial work, Steph brings elegance, intelligence, humor, vulnerability, and edge to the camera. Her extensive live-performance background also makes her especially strong in roles requiring musical ability, improvisational confidence, or a powerful on-screen presence. Based in Las Vegas | Available for film, television, theatre, commercial, voiceover, and music-driven roles | U.S. Army Veteran