Yael Stone

Yael Stone is an Australian actress known for her work in both theatre and television. Born and raised in Sydney, she has gained recognition for her role as Lorna Morello in the Netflix series 'Orange Is the New Black'. Stone has received acclaim for her performances in Australian theatre, earning two Sydney Theatre Awards. She is also a vocal advocate for women's issues, as well as supporting abortion rights and climate protection. Stone comes from a diverse background, with a father of Czechoslovakian descent who survived the Holocaust, and a mother of Romanian heritage who converted to Judaism. She attended the Newtown High School of the Performing Arts and the National Institute of Dramatic Art.