Hettienne Park was born in Boston, Massachusetts, where she initially pursued her passion for classical music by studying flute and piano at the esteemed Longy School of Music and the New England Conservatory. Her academic endeavors took an interesting turn when she went on to acquire dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and Religion from the University of Rochester.
After completing her higher education, Park relocated to New York City, where she enrolled in the acting program at the renowned William Esper Studio. During her time at the studio, she also had the opportunity to spend a summer studying classical theater at the British American Drama Academy in Oxford, further honing her craft.
Ms. Park has received numerous accolades for her outstanding performances, including the 68th Theatre World Award for Outstanding Broadway and Off-Broadway debuts.
Hettienne Park made her Off-Broadway debut as Sooze in Tony Kushner's The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide To Capitalism & Socialism With A Key To The Scriptures, which premiered at the Public Theater in New York. This marked the beginning of her impressive career in the world of theater.
Park's Broadway debut was a significant milestone, as she originated the role of Izzy in Theresa Rebeck's Seminar, directed by Sam Gold, alongside an impressive cast that included Lily Rabe, Hamish Linklater, Jerry O'Connell, and the legendary Alan Rickman.