Elizabeth Tabish
Elizabeth Tabish is an American actress and filmmaker, renowned for her portrayal of Mary Magdalene in the acclaimed TV series, "The Chosen." She holds a Master of Arts in Theater and a Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies from Oklahoma State University. After completing her education, she moved to Austin, TX, and began her career in the film and commercial industry, appearing in various commercials, independent films, and network television projects.
Elizabeth's breakthrough role in "The Chosen" brought her widespread recognition and a dedicated fan base. She also starred in the 2025 film “Between Borders”, the 2023 film "The Shift" and has notable appearances in the TV series "The Son" (2017), "Panic" (2021), and the film "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" (2024).
Beyond acting, Elizabeth is an award-winning filmmaker who has directed numerous independent short films exploring female archetypes. Her notable films include "Mother's Day," "Cecilia," "Musa Malvada," "To See You," and "The Darlings." She co-founded and served as the Art Director of The Arthouse Film Festival, promoting independent filmmaking and creative expression. Elizabeth won the Grand Prize Award in the 2025 ScreenCraft Cinematic Prose competition for her short story “It’s Not Magic”. Elizabeth's upcoming projects include the films "Beyond Borders" and "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." Off-screen, she is married to Stan Mayer and shares a close bond with her brother, musician Jesse Tabish.
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Films (27)

The Chosen: Resurrection
2028 · Mary Magdalene

The Chosen: Crucifixion
2027 · Mary Magdalene

The Chosen: Season 6 Premiere
2026 · Mary Magdalene

The Chosen: Last Supper Part 3
2025 · Mary Magdalene

The Chosen: Last Supper Part 2
2025 · Mary Magdalene

The Chosen: Last Supper Part 1
2025 · Mary Magdalene

The Chosen: La Última Cena
2025 · Mary Magdalene

Between Borders
2025 · Violetta Petrosyan

Les Pires Enfants de l'histoire du monde
2024 · Mrs. Grady

The Wake
2024 · Lanie

The Chosen: Season 4
2024 · Mary Magdalene

Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night
2023

Le grand changement
2023 · Molly Garner

The Chosen: Season 3 Finale
2023 · Mary Magdalene

The Chosen: Season 3 - Episodes 1 & 2
2022 · Mary Magdelene

Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers
2021 · Mary Magdalene

Honor Among Thieves
2021 · Marisol Garza

Mother's Day
2019 · Director
The Method of Places
2019 · Woman

Cecilia
2018 · Director, Writer

Guerrier
2017 · Warrior's Mother

The Golden Rut
2016 · Cam

Psychotropical
2016 · Co-Producer, Cinematography, Editor, Director, Writer
God Is Bad at Bowling
2014 · Dr. Delilah Fisher (as Liz Tabish)
One in a Million

To Will The Sunrise
· Dr. Erin Allen
The Darlings
· Director






