Sophie Auster

Sophie Auster (born July 6, 1987) is an American singer/songwriter and actress. Born in Brooklyn, New York City, she is the daughter of authors Paul Auster and Siri Hustvedt. Auster began studying music and classical voice at the age of eight, and at nine, she made her acting debut in the film Washington Square. She later attended the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute for acting lessons. As a teenager, Auster performed jazz standards at local New York clubs and was part of an off-Broadway troupe. At sixteen, she recorded her first album in collaboration with musicians Michael Hearst and Joshua Camp. Auster has since continued to pursue both music and acting in her career.More