Angel Theory

Theory was born in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York.^[1] Her mother is Anna Simpson. Theory trained as a dancer in multiple styles of dance at the Broadway Dance Center, EXPG studios and Peridance Studios.^[1] She performed in the music videos for Wish You Were Mine by Phillip George and Stranger To Love by Charles Perry.^[1]

After a car crash, she began experiencing hearing loss at age 14.^[2] Her hearing loss progressively worsened as she got older.^[2] Theory told Insider, "I remember how depressed, devastated, and angry I got with myself after my hearing loss. My mom told me, 'It's not a disability, it's your damn superpower.'"^[3]

For the television series The Walking Dead, she applied for the role of Connie.^[3] Showrunner Angela Kang told Insider they were "so compelled by Angel," she was cast as Connie's sister, Kelly.^[3] Kang also told Insider that with Theory's agreement, her progressive hearing loss has been incorporated into the plot of The Walking Dead, including the line of encouragement from her mother.^[3] Theory has also been teaching American Sign Language (ASL) to the cast of The Walking Dead.^[3]

Theory also stars as Olivia, a hard of hearing/deaf teacher, in the series Kinderfanger,^[4] and is an executive producer.^[5] In her role as co-executive producer, Theory has been able to advise the show creators about realistic representation of Hard of Hearing or Deaf people.^[6]