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Elizabeth Tabish Biography
Elizabeth Tabish is an American actress and filmmaker best known for her portrayal of Mary Magdalene in The Chosen. She played the role of Molly Garner in the sci-fi film, The Shift, which premiered on December 1, 2023. She is.
Tabish has directed a couple of awarded independent films that concentrate on the exploration of female archetypes. Further, co-created Maenad Productions as well as co-owns and works as the art director of the Austin Arthouse Film Festival.
Elizabeth Tabish Height
Tabish stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Elizabeth Tabish Age
Tabish is 38 years old. She was born on May 26, 1987, in Utah, United States. Tabish annually celebrates her birthday on May 26th.
Personal Life
Elizabeth Tabish Family and Relatives
Tabish seems to have a close relationship with her mother, Jesse, as suggested by the various pictures she posts of her mother on her Instagram account. Even so, she keeps information regarding her family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Elizabeth Tabish Spouse and Children
Tabish tied the knot with Stan Mayer. Mayer works as a playwright and has served in the Marines. He enjoys traveling, painting, and writing short stories. They reside in Cleveland. Stan celebrates his birthday every September 21st. On September 21, 2022, Tabish posted a picture of her and him on her Instagram account and wished him a happy birthday. In August 2023, they renewed their vows as suggested by her Instagram post on August 27, 2023. On April 3, 2023, she wished Stan a happy anniversary.
Elizabeth Tabish Education
Tabish studied at Oklahoma State University and received a Bachelor Of Arts degree in Screen Studies when she finished her studies. She furthered her education at the institution and received a Master Of Arts degree in Theater.
She said that she enjoyed the freedom and support she received during her time in college. With diverse interests that didn’t always neatly fit into a specific program, her professors and advisors proved exceptionally supportive, allowing her to delve into multidisciplinary projects tailored to her aspirations as an artist.
While she acknowledges that artists must navigate their unique paths, methods, and styles independently, she emphasizes the importance of understanding the “why” behind artistic endeavors.
Professional Life
Elizabeth Tabish Career
After receiving her degree, Tabish moved to Austin, Texas, where she launched her career in the film and commercial industry. In this capacity, she appeared in a number of commercials, independent films, and network TV projects.
Tabish had a breakthrough with a role in The Chosen, gaining widespread recognition. She starred in the 2025 film Between Borders, The Best Christmas Pageant Eve, the 2023 film The Shift, and in the TV series The Son in 2017 and Panic in 2021.
Besides acting, Tabish has worked as a director of many independent short films, including Mother’s Day, Cecilia, Musa Cansada, To See You, and The Darlings. Also, she works as the co-founder and Art Director of The Arthouse Film Festival, promoting independent filmmaking and creative expression. Her short story, It’s Not Magic, earned her the Grand Prize Award in the 2025 ScreenCraft Cinematic Prose competition.
Elizabeth Tabish Net Worth
Tabish has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as an actress and filmmaker.
Elizabeth Tabish Ethnicity |Nationality
Tabish is an American citizen of Lebanese descent.
Elizabeth Tabish Religion |Is She Catholic?
Tabish is a Christian who grew up within the Roman Catholic Church, attending the Maronite Catholic Church. Despite enjoying the stories of Jesus, she developed a sense of mistrust towards the religion, having observed hypocrisy and insincerity in some believers while growing up. This led to feelings of isolation, as she struggled to articulate her concerns prior to joining the cast of The Chosen.
According to Tabish, her role in the production played a pivotal role in helping her reconnect with the essence of her personal relationship with Jesus. Furthermore, she shared that her faith in both God and humanity underwent a significant transformation when she realized that God was present with her, utilizing her conditions even in the darker and sadder aspects of life.
Elizabeth Tabish Depressed
Before securing the role of Mary Magdalene in The Chosen, Tabish worked as a commercial actor living in Texas. During that period, she faced financial challenges, causing her enthusiasm for acting to diminish. Additionally, she shared that she experienced depression and had to live with her mother due to the insufficient income from commercial gigs. Moreover, she revealed that she was suffering from chronic back pain, struggled to get out of bed, and was physically and emotionally tired.
Tabish found the commercial acting work ironic, as she typically portrayed a stable and content wife and mother with a perpetual smile—a stark contrast to her own struggles. Feeling trapped in a cycle of despair, she contemplated abandoning her acting career and instructed her agent to cease booking gigs. Against her wishes, her agent submitted her for the role of Mary Magdalene, a character Tabish found a deep connection with upon reading the script. She even likened her life before and after securing the role to the transformation from a life before and after encountering Jesus.
Movies and TV Shows
Elizabeth Tabish The Chosen
Tabish played the role of Mary Magdalene in the Christian historical drama TV series, The Chosen. Magdalene is a woman who was previously possessed by demons from Magdala. She now follows Jesus and witnessed His crucifixion and resurrection.
Before securing the role of Mary Magdalene in The Chosen, Tabish worked as a commercial actor living in Texas. During that period, she faced financial challenges, causing her enthusiasm for acting to diminish. She said the role helped her to rediscover the nature of her personal relationship with Jesus.
Tabish is scheduled to reprise her role as Mary Magdalene in the animated series, The Chosen Adventures, and appear in an episode of The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls.
Elizabeth Tabish The Shift
Tabish starred in the sci-fi film, The Shift, in the lead role as Molly Garner. The Shift premieres December 1, 2023. The film’s narrative revolves around Kevin, placed in a dystopian setting, where he encounters a mysterious figure named “The Benefactor.” The Benefactor presents him with challenges as Kevin strives to shift realities and reunite with the woman he loves. In the film, she starred alongside her fellow actors and actresses, including;
- Neal McDonough
- Rose Reid
- Sean Astin
- John Billingsley
- Jason Marsden
- Kristoffer Polaha
- Nolan North
- Emily Rose
- Paras Patel
- Jordan Walker Ross
Elizabeth Tabish Other Films and TV Shows
During her career, Tabish has starred in a number of films and TV shows such as
- Who Will Rememeber
- The Erased
- The Lying Game
- Revolution
- God Is Bad At Bowling
- Portal
- Freedom On Trial
- The Lizard’s Tail
- 7 Makes Gold
- The Bureau
- The Son
- One Willing Servant
- The Method of Places
- Honor Among Thieves
- Panic
- The Wake
Elizabeth Tabish Social Media(Instagram)
Tabish has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook and Instagram. She has a following of over 320K on Instagram and over 6K on Facebook.
