
Elizabeth Tabish
Biography
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.
Known For

TV
The Chosen
Mary Magdalene
2019

TV
Revolution
Hot Woman
2012

TV
The Son
Natalia McCullough
2017

TV
The Chosen Adventures
Mary Magdalene (voice)
2025

Film
The Shift
Molly Garner
2023

Film
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Mrs. Grady
2024

Film
The Veil
Warrior's Mother
2017

Film
The Chosen: Season 4
Mary Magdalene
2024

Film
The Chosen: Last Supper
Mary Magdalene
2025

Film
Between Borders
Violetta Petrosyan
2025

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

Film
The Golden Rut
Cam
2016

Film
Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night
2023

Film
The Wake
Lanie
2024

Film
The Chosen: Crucifixion
Mary Magdalene
2027

Film
Honor Among Thieves
Marisol Garza
2021

Film
The Chosen: Season 3 Finale
Mary Magdalene
2023

Film
Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers
Mary Magdalene
2021

Film
The Chosen: Last Supper Part 1
Mary Magdalene
2025
Film
One in a Million
Filmography
2028FilmThe Chosen: Resurrectionas Mary Magdalene2027FilmThe Chosen: Crucifixionas Mary Magdalene2025TVThe Chosen Adventuresas Mary Magdalene (voice)2025FilmThe Chosen: Last Supper Part 3as Mary Magdalene2025FilmThe Chosen: Last Supper Part 2as Mary Magdalene2025FilmThe Chosen: Last Supper Part 1as Mary Magdalene2025FilmThe Chosen: Last Supperas Mary Magdalene2025FilmBetween Bordersas Violetta Petrosyan2024FilmThe Best Christmas Pageant Everas Mrs. Grady2024FilmThe Wakeas Lanie2024FilmThe Chosen: Season 4as Mary Magdalene2023FilmChristmas with The Chosen: Holy Night2023FilmThe Shiftas Molly Garner2023FilmThe Chosen: Season 3 Finaleas Mary Magdalene2022FilmThe Chosen: Season 3 - Episodes 1 & 2as Mary Magdelene2021FilmChristmas with The Chosen: The Messengersas Mary Magdalene2021FilmHonor Among Thievesas Marisol Garza2019FilmThe Method of Placesas Woman2019TVThe Chosenas Mary Magdalene2017TVThe Sonas Natalia McCullough2017FilmThe Veilas Warrior's Mother2016FilmThe Golden Rutas Cam2012TVRevolutionas Hot Woman—FilmThe Chosen: Season 6 Premiereas Mary Magdalene—FilmOne in a Million