E. R. Fightmaster (born 1991/1992) is an American non-binary actor, producer and writer.

Early life and education

Fightmaster grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, attending the Seven Hills School. They then started college at the University of Cincinnati before moving to Chicago and earning a degree from DePaul University in women and gender studies.

Acting career

Fightmaster is a former member of The Second City's Chicago and touring companies. Their previous work includes performing with Boom Chicago, an English-language comedy troupe in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. In 2020, Fightmaster was named a member of the CBS creative and writing team to lead the studio's actors showcase, formerly known as the CBS Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase.

Following a two-season stint on Hulu's Shrill, in 2021, Fightmaster was cast in a recurring role on Grey's Anatomy as the show's first non-binary doctor.

Musical career

Aside from acting work, they are one half of the music duo "Twin". They also started a solo music project under the name FIGHTMASTER in August 2023, with their debut EP "Violence" set to be released on October 20.

Personal life

Fightmaster is their real surname. "People will never stop asking me how it's spelled," they told the Chicago Tribune in 2018.

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2019	Tales from the Closet	Themself	TV series (2 episodes); credited as Emily Fightmaster
2019, 2021	Work in Progress	Alexis	TV series (2 episodes)
2020	Yew Boys	Gill	Short film; also producer; credited as Emily Fightmaster
2020	Pathetic Woman	Andy	Short film; also producer and writer; credited as Emily Fightmaster
2020	Ancient Methods	Tara-Jay	Short film; credited as Emily Fightmaster
2020–2021	Shrill	Em / Emily	TV series (12 episodes)
2021–2023	Grey's Anatomy	Dr. Kai Bartley	TV series; Recurring role (Seasons 18-19)