Introduction
Maya Erskine (born May 7, 1987) is an American actress and writer best known for her roles as Maggie in Man Seeking Woman and Mikki in Betas. In 2019, she began starring in Hulu's original TV comedy series PEN15 alongside Anna Konkle. The duo, who co-created and co-executive produce the series, play fictional versions of their 13-year-old selves.
Early life
Erskine was born in Los Angeles, the daughter of Mutsuko and jazz drummer Peter Erskine. Her mother is Japanese, from Tokyo and her father is of European descent. Her mother played the role of Erskine's mother on PEN15.
Erskine attended Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences and graduated from Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. She then attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Erskine initially studied musical theater but shifted to the school's Experimental Theater Wing.
Career
Erskine has performed with the Los Angeles-based theater groups the East West Players and the Geffen Playhouse. She also appeared in the friendship-based film Wine Country, opposite a slate of comedians, including Amy Poehler, Tina Fey and Rachel Dratch.