Lindsay Weisberg, is a California-born, New York City-raised actress working across film, TV, and theatre. She attended Dartmouth College, initially pursuing pre-med studies before transferring to NYU Tisch School of the Arts to study acting. In her first production following graduation, she received a Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Play. She then went on to earn her MFA in Acting from the University of Southern California. In addition to her acting career, Lindsay has a master’s degree in neuroscience from Columbia University and is a former competitive downhill skier.
Actress Lindsay Weisberg is quickly emerging as a talent to watch, with a slate of high-profile projects signaling a major breakout year, Lindsay can currently be seen as Cat in Special Ops: Rent-a-Cop, now streaming on Prime Video, and will next star in Daniel Blake Schwartz’s feature directorial debut Cotton Fever—premiering at the Tribeca Festival on June 5, 2026—alongside Kyle Gallner, Sosie Bacon, and Chabely Ponce.
As a multidimensional talent, making her mark on the big screen, being a decorated scholar, and past achievements as a former competitive downhill skier, we’d love to connect Lindsay with your audience to touch on what drove her into acting, and share more about what fans can expect from her as she sets off on a year of exciting releases. More on her additional upcoming projects, which include Keep Quiet, Lathia & All Sinners Bleed, & background below.
Off the heels of its North American premiere at the Dallas International Film Festival, Lindsay will next be spotted on the silver screen opposite Lou Diamond Phillips, Irene Bedard, and Nick Stahl in Keep Quiet, slated for an official summer release, along with her short film Lethia – a personal project for Lindsay as it touches on Dementia, a disease that sadly affects her mother. Not slowing down, fans will continue to spot Lindsay, as she will recur in 2027 in the highly anticipated Netflix limited series All the Sinners Bleed, sharing the screen with Sope Dirisu, Daniel Ezra, Andrea Cortés, and Miller Rae.
No stranger to the small screen, Lindsay has been recognized for her co-starring roles on Chicago P.D., Will Trent, and Miss Governor, to name a few. Lindsay continues to expand her range across film and television. Outside of acting, she is also a decorated scholar, bringing a depth and discipline to her work that underscores her rapid ascent in the industry.
Women Fitness President Ms. Namita Nayyar catches up with Lindsay Weisberg– an exceptionally talented and accomplished actress, having a master’s degree in neuroscience and a former competitive downhill skier. Here she talks about her multidimensional talent on neuroscience, ski slopes, and her breakout year.
Namita Nayyar:
You started at Dartmouth on a pre-med track before transferring to NYU Tisch for acting. Was there a specific “aha” moment or a role you played that made you realize the human psyche was more interesting to perform than to clinically diagnose?
Lindsay Weisberg:
Actually, I knew that I wanted to be an actor before heading to Dartmouth. My father had thrown away my high school chemistry notes and textbooks, which prompted a meltdown. Mid-meltdown, I was like, “Wait a minute. Do I really like chemistry this much?” I deferred a year from college to explore. I spent part of the year ski racing and then tried an acting class.
I soon realized I was heading in a different direction. After receiving an acceptance letter to Dartmouth, not attending at all was a non-negotiable with my parents. I left after a year to attend Tisch. It all came full circle when I eventually went back to school and earned a master’s degree in neuroscience.
Namita Nayyar:
You earned a Joseph Jefferson Award for your very first production after graduating. How did that immediate validation affect your confidence as a young actress navigating such a competitive industry?
Lindsay Weisberg:
Haha, not at all. My athletic mindset jumped in and was like, “Time to work harder now,” and I decided to go to an MFA Acting program.
Namita Nayyar:
You later went back for an MFA at USC and then a master’s in Neuroscience from Columbia. That’s a lot of school for an actress! Do you ever feel your academic credentials intimidate casting directors, or do you use them as “secret weapons” for character research?
Lindsay Weisberg:
Not at all. I’ve been in meetings with producers and casting directors and genuinely enjoyed talking about the neuroscience of mindfulness meditation or memory research. Neuroscience has become a buzzword, so people are curious.
Namita Nayyar:
Let’s talk about the slopes. You were a former competitive downhill skier—a sport that requires fearless speed and split-second decisions. Do you ever draw on that adrenaline and focus when walking onto a high-pressure film set?
Lindsay Weisberg:
The drive, yes. The focus comes from both being an athlete and a meditator.
Namita Nayyar:
What does your current fitness regime look like? Do you still incorporate ski-specific training (like plyometrics or leg blasters), or has acting shifted your workout routine toward something more like Pilates, yoga, or combat training for roles?
Lindsay Weisberg:
I still train like an athlete. I’m lucky enough to work with Taylor Heppner, an incredible performance coach, via Zoom. I lift often and do a lot of bodyweight exercises. Recently, I’ve been wanting to get back into something called ELDOA. I guess you could say it’s like an athletic yoga, and it decompresses the spine more than any other form of exercise I know. It was created by a French Osteopath named Dr. Guy Voyer.
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Namita Nayyar:
Walk us through a typical “Lindsay Weisberg” day of eating. Are you a clean macro-counter, or do you believe in intuitive eating? Any guilty pleasure you refuse to give up?
Lindsay Weisberg:
I love what I eat. Others find my diet less riveting. Food is often fuel for me. I eat very clean: animal protein, fruit, vegetables, and nuts. No sugars and nothing artificial. I don’t crave sweets at all. And I only drink water and occasionally decaffeinated tea. I’m basically a cavewoman. I love what I cook for myself, and Harold, my dog, is the only fan of my cooking.
Namita Nayyar:
Action roles require physical durability. How do you maintain your body between projects to stay “camera-ready” without burning out?
Lindsay Weisberg:
I love the gym. The gym is my playground. I travel with a few pieces of equipment that are great for bodyweight exercises, including SKLZ Slidez and SKLZ Pro Bands. I also love being creative and figuring out how to build an entire workout with little or no equipment.
Namita Nayyar:
With your fair complexion and the bright lights of Hollywood, skincare must be non-negotiable. What is your non-negotiable, three-step skincare ritual—morning and night?
Lindsay Weisberg:
Sunblock in the morning. I was in Europe last summer and bought enough sunscreen to last a year. The sunscreen there is less sticky than it is in the USA. I also use face, eye, and neck creams from my doctor, Dr. Macrene Alexiades.
Namita Nayyar:
You’ve played everything from gritty dramas to polished procedurals. How do you protect your hair from constant styling (heat, products, wigs)? Any damage-control secrets?
Lindsay Weisberg:
I use a heat protectant on my hair and try not to use heat on days when I’m not working.
Namita Nayyar:
As a neuroscientist, have you ever fact-checked beauty “neuro-cosmetics” (creams that claim to relax facial nerves to prevent wrinkles)? Is there any science there, or is it marketing?
Lindsay Weisberg:
I know very little about that, but I’d be skeptical. Reducing stress is probably a better route.
Namita Nayyar:
What’s one beauty rule you break on your days off? (No makeup? No sunscreen? We promise we won’t tell.)
Lindsay Weisberg:
I try to wear very little makeup when I’m not working, so I don’t clog my pores. I always take makeup off right after auditions. One time I couldn’t. The researcher I was working for had to leave the neuroscience lab at the last minute and asked me to cover an experiment. Of course, the audition I’d just come from was for a rather promiscuous role, and I didn’t have makeup wipes on me.
I ended up running a study with four undergraduate boys and had to walk them through all of the experiment instructions. It was the ONLY time I had the full attention of four undergraduate boys. It probably messed up the data since the students were more engaged when I looked like a prostitute.
Namita Nayyar:
Congratulations on ‘Special Ops: Rent-a-Cop’ streaming on Prime Video! You play Cat. How did you prepare for the tonal balance of a show that sounds like it blends action and satire?
Lindsay Weisberg:
Being a motorcycle chick that happens to be terrible at stealing from senior citizens kind of took care of that.
Namita Nayyar:
Cotton Fever’ premiered at Tribeca on June 5, 2026, alongside Kyle Gallner and Sosie Bacon. Without spoilers, what drew you to Daniel Blake Schwartz’s vision, and how would you describe your character’s psychological state?
Lindsay Weisberg:
“Cotton Fever” is a powerful film inspired by the personal experiences of writer-director Daniel Blake Schwartz. I played Nurse Diana, a woman who, I say, had compassion fatigue when caring for women with addiction.
Namita Nayyar:
‘Gangland’ features you opposite Lou Diamond Phillips and Irene Bedard. That film has a summer release. What was the most challenging scene you shot, and how did your neuroscience background inform your portrayal of that character’s choices?
Lindsay Weisberg:
I wouldn’t say challenging, more like memorable. The last scene I shot was with Lou Diamond Phillips and Nick Stahl. I had never experienced wind like that; it was like being in a wind tunnel. Everyone was freezing, plus it was an emotionally intense scene and an overnight shoot. When you still feel so much joy with that combination of factors, you know you’re in the right place.
Namita Nayyar:
You have a short film coming out later this year. What drew you to ‘Lethia’? Would understanding the neurobiology of circadian rhythms for overnight shoots count?
Lindsay Weisberg:
Lethia is about a woman who struggles with dementia. This was very personal for me since I have a dear family member living with it. It also meant a lot to play such a loving caregiver in this film, a woman who truly lived in service. I also loved working on a film with both a female director and a female producer because I am passionate about supporting female filmmakers.
Namita Nayyar:
You’ve recently co-starred on ‘Chicago P.D.’, ‘Will Trent’, and ‘Miss Governor’—three very different tones (procedural, quirky drama, political satire). Do you approach a network TV spot differently from a streaming series role?
Lindsay Weisberg:
My preparation is the same. The experience on set is different. On a streamer (depending on the show), there can be more time with the shot. Network television tends to move more quickly, and the pace can be faster overall.
Namita Nayyar:
In 2027, you’ll be on the Netflix limited series ‘All the Sinners Bleed’, with Sope Dirisu and Daniel Ezra. It’s based on S.A. Cosby’s novel, which is incredibly dark and Southern Gothic. How are you physically and vocally preparing for that world?
Lindsay Weisberg:
With “All the Sinners Bleed,” the most important thing was to first read the book and immerse myself in that very specific visual world.
Namita Nayyar:
Streaming has changed the acting “lifespan” of a show—you could film a season and not see it release for 18 months. How do you mentally park a character while waiting for the world to see your work?
Lindsay Weisberg:
You move on and work on something else. That’s out of your control. It’s in the edit room now.
Namita Nayyar:
You have an extraordinary resume: Jeff Award, Ivy League, Columbia neuroscience, MFA, skiing. But everyone faces rejection. What is a professional “no” that felt like a failure but turned out to be the best thing for your career?
Lindsay Weisberg:
I was in New York going up for Broadway shows, and I didn’t yet have the resilience I needed for this career. The rejections felt personal. I decided to go back to school for neuroscience. Once I finished, I realized I needed to be doing what I love. I like neuroscience. I don’t love it. I told myself that a “no” was no longer a rejection; it was fuel. My athletic mindset kicked back in, and I haven’t looked back.
Namita Nayyar:
You’re often described as “multidimensional.” In an industry that loves to put actors in boxes, how do you actively fight being typecast?
Lindsay Weisberg:
I don’t feel the need to actively fight that right now. I’m fortunate to play quite a range of roles.
Namita Nayyar:
What advice would you give to a young actress who is currently pre-med but secretly wants to drop out for a conservatory?
Lindsay Weisberg:
I’d say take acting class first, or do a student film or a play. Then follow your gut. Do what your heart tells you to do.
Namita Nayyar:
What is a role you haven’t been offered yet that you are desperate to sink your teeth into? (A historical figure? A sci-fi lead? A Shakespearean adaptation?
Lindsay Weisberg:
I’d love to work on a Vince Gilligan project.
Namita Nayyar:
With your neuroscience background, have you ever considered writing or producing a project that directly explores memory, identity, or consciousness?
Lindsay Weisberg:
Yes, very much so. A personal story. Stay tuned!
Namita Nayyar:
Five years from now, where do you want to see Lindsay Weisberg? Still auditioning? Directing? Teaching? Running a production company?
Lindsay Weisberg:
Acting in TV and film.
Namita Nayyar:
Finally, what is one thing you want your fans—old and new—to understand about you that they won’t read in a press release?
Lindsay Weisberg:
It’s always about the work. It gives me so much joy. And the most important teacher in my life is Gangaji whose teaching on truth is the foundation of my life.
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