Elizabeth Kemp (November 5, 1951 – September 1, 2017) was an American actress, theatre director, and acting coach.

[1] Kemp showed talent as a child painter from age 13–16, and graduated from high school with a special award for creative achievement.

[citation needed] She studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and the Actors Studio in New York City, under Lee Strasberg.

[6] As a stage director, Kemp was responsible for many productions at The Actors Studio, including The Glass Menagerie, The Beauty Queen of Leenane, and the world premiere of Edward Allan Baker's Free Gift Inside.

Internationally, Kemp directed The Stronger and Homesick at Strindberg's Intimate Theater in Stockholm, and Dreamstories at The Claude LeLouch Theatre Cine 13 in Paris and La Spazia Teatro in Rome.

[citation needed] Kemp left Los Angeles and returned to New York City, where she worked odd jobs, including waiting tables at a restaurant.