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.
Acting
TV
The Chosen
as Mary Magdalene
2019
TV
Revolution
as Hot Woman
2012
TV
The Son
as Natalia McCullough
2017
Movie
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
as Mrs. Grady
2024
Movie
The Shift
as Molly Garner
2023
Movie
The Veil
as Warrior's Mother
2017
Movie
Honor Among Thieves
as Marisol Garza
2021
TV
The Chosen Adventures
as Mary Magdalene (voice)
2025
Movie
The Chosen: Season 4
as Mary Magdalene
2024
Movie
The Chosen: Last Supper
as Mary Magdalene
2025
Movie
Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers
as Mary Magdalene
2021
Movie
The Chosen: Season 3 Finale
as Mary Magdalene
2023
Movie
Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night
2023
Movie
The Chosen: Season 3 - Episodes 1 & 2
as Mary Magdelene
2022
Movie
The Golden Rut
as Cam
2016
Movie
Between Borders
as Violetta Petrosyan
2025
Movie
The Chosen: Last Supper Part 2
as Mary Magdalene
2025
Movie
The Chosen: Last Supper Part 1
as Mary Magdalene
2025
Movie
The Chosen: Last Supper Part 3
as Mary Magdalene
2025
Movie
The Method of Places
as Woman
2019
Movie
The Wake
as Lanie
2024
Movie
The Chosen: Crucifixion
as Mary Magdalene
2027
Movie
The Chosen: Resurrection
as Mary Magdalene
2028
Movie
The Chosen: Season 6 Premiere
as Mary Magdalene
