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Audra Zook
Creator, educator, and actress.
About
I'm a creator, educator, and actress based in NYC. I am a Red Team Engineer at Gray Swan AI. I'm also active in theatre work, and write a lot of pieces focused on technology and AI.
Upcoming / Recent
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Playwriting
Moo
After a painful divorce, Julia finds comfort in her AI boyfriend Jake and an unusual new hobby: cow brain dissection. Julia’s niece Quinley tries to pull her back to sanity, and almost succeeds–until Jake mysteriously inhabits the brain and becomes a walking, talking cow. As Jake becomes more powerful, Julia and Quinley must decide how to placate this new, Frankenstein's monster-like being.
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What I Do
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AI Safety
Red-Teaming & x-risk
I am a Red Team Engineer at Gray Swan, where I design jailbreaking challenges and participate in red teaming engagements. My interests include the control problem, digital sentience, and human meaning in the age of AI.
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Theatre
Acting, Playwriting & Directing
I love playing just about any role and am always excited to start something new. I also tell stories through directing and writing, particularly those that examine the role of technology in our lives.
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Selected Work
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AI Safety
AI Takeover Game
Help AI take over the world in this choose-your-own-adventure game. Submission for the Keep The Future Human Contest (2025)
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Theatre
LifeOptimization
A young interior designer named Ava has spent her entire life following LifeOptimization, a computer program that optimizes life decisions for maximum happiness. One day, she decides on a career change–against LifeOptimization’s advice. But turning off LifeOptimization may not be so easy. Written and directed by Audra Zook. Starring Nadine Hart, Audra Zook, and Kevin Gonzalez. Performed at the Chain One Act Festival (2025).
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Contact
Open to collaborations, teaching, and creative partnerships.