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Bei Bei Chen, MD

Pediatrician.
Actor.
Writer.
Founder.

About

Growing up in different countries taught me that

We are more alike than different.
We all want connection.
We all crave a good story.

That belief shapes everything I create.
Here's what I create...

On Screen

I'm a pediatrician-turned-actor, writer, and storyteller. I trained at First Take and starred in two short films in 2025, including the drama "Past Due." Fluent in English and Mandarin, conversational Hebrew. Available for television and film.

Health Education and Media

Content that makes health and wellness feel clearer, easier, and more joyful for families. I create videos, courses, and collaborative projects that use story and science to make complex ideas feel more accessible.

Stories for Families

Picture books and children’s media that make health, science, and emotions feel clear, joyful, and accessible. Inspired by my multicultural childhood, my patients and their families, and the universal truth that we all crave a good story.Represented by Storm Literary Agency.
2026 SCBWI San Francisco Scholar-in-Residence Program.
2024 PBParty Annual Writing Contest - Finalist

Technology for Families

I build tools that support families where most healthcare actually happens... at home. Through my healthcare startup and collaborations within Stanford StartX, I create technologies that improve health literacy and help families feel more confident, connected, and cared for.I integrate storytelling and media into my work, bringing clarity to the way families experience health.

Work With Me

Speaking

I speak on health literacy, joyful parenting, technology in healthcare, multicultural storytelling, and the intersection of medicine and creativity.

Consulting

I advise healthcare organizations, startups, and media teams on family-centered design, clinical insights, and narrative strategy.

Partnerships

I partner with creators, educators, and media teams who share my commitment to bring joy and connection to health and wellness.

Let's connect! I'd love to hear from you!

For speaking, creative collaborations, media inquiries, or if you just want to say hi, please reach out!

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About Me

I'm a pediatrician turned actor, writer, and entrepreneur, driven by a conviction I gained in clinic: families struggle because healthcare is unnecessarily complex.After nearly a decade treating kids, I began building solutions beyond the exam room. I co-founded a healthcare startup reimagining care at home as part of Stanford StartX. I write children's books inspired by my patients and multicultural childhood, represented by Sheila Fernley at Storm Literary Agency. One manuscript was a 2024 PBParty finalist, and I serve as the 2026 SCBWI San Francisco Scholar in Residence.I also pursued acting because I wanted to understand how stories truly come alive. I trained at First Take and starred in two short films in 2025, including the drama "Past Due." Acting taught me that the same presence required to connect with a scared child in the ER translates powerfully on screen. Whether I'm writing, building technology, or performing, I'm searching for ways to make complex ideas feel human and accessible.After graduating from Yale College, I studied medicine in Israel, where I had lived as a child. My journey across three continents shaped my belief that science, creativity, and community transcend language. Now, as a mother of three, I make health information not just understandable, but joyful.In everyday life, I love making up songs with my kids, practicing the ukulele, exploring new recipes, and dreaming up our next Disney trip.

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