Esther Zyskind (born June 8, 2001[1]), known professionally as EZI and Esther Zynn, is an American singer, songwriter and actress.

EZI
EZI performing in Los Angeles in 2018
Born
Esther Zyskind

(2001-06-08) June 8, 2001 (age 25)
Other namesEsther Zynn, EZI
Occupations
  • Actress
  • musician
Websiteeziofficial.com

Before releasing music, EZI starred in the 2016 Nickelodeon television series The Other Kingdom.[2] Shortly after, EZI became the face of Steve Madden's "Madden Girl" campaign[3] and was the first artist to sign to Madden's independent record label 5Towns Records.[4]

Her single "Dancing in a Room" from her 2018 debut EP Afraid of the Dark hit 32 on the Billboard US dance charts and peaked at #13.[5] To date, the EP has accumulated over 30 million streams independently. EZI's music has also been featured in several TV shows & movies including the Netflix original series Atypical.[6]

Personal life

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EZI was born in Long Island, New York[7] to Jewish immigrant parents from Moscow.[8] Her father was a classically trained musician, and she pursued music as a hobby in her childhood.[9]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
2011 Good Intentions Lily Short film
2013 All My Children Girl #2 Episode: "Episode #1.5"
2014 Inside Amy Schumer Cheerleader Episode: "I'm So Bad"
2015 Too Cool For School Girl Short film
One Bad Choice Lisa Episode: "Kaitlyn Hunt"
Some of Us Had Been Threatening Our Friend Colby Lucy Short film
2016 Ace the Case Jill
Natural Selection Angela Wardin
The Other Kingdom Princess Astral 20 episodes, credited as Esther Zynn
Piper's Picks TV Self - Guest Episode: "The Other Kingdom Stars Esther Zynn, Callan Potter, Celina Martin & Taylor Adams Talk Faries and Dating!", credited as Esther Zynn
2018 Rooftops Assistant costume designer, credited as Esther Zynn
2020 EZI: not going down EZI Music video, credited as EZI
After We Collided Song: "Afraid of the Dark", writer and performer
2025 The Snare

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Into Your Power, Into the Light (2024)[10]
  • Afraid of the Dark (2018)[11]
  • In Between Everything (2019)[12]
  • Isolation Demos (2021)[13]
  • Into Your Power (2024)[14]
  • Into Your Power, Into the Light (String Quintent Versions) (2024)[15]

References

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  1. "Step Into 'The Other Kingdom' to Learn All About Our #WCW Esther Zynn". Sweety High. July 13, 2016. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  2. Hobbins, Adam (April 7, 2016). "Exclusive: Esther Zynn Talks New Show 'The Other Kingdom'". theknockturnal.com. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  3. "Steve Madden: Introducing EZI for Madden Girl". Milled. August 16, 2018. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  4. Kress, Brian (June 16, 2017). "Steve Madden Announces First 5Towns Records Signing, Releases First Track: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved September 8, 2018.
  5. "EZI finds sincerity in pop music through her debut "Afraid of the Dark" EP". EARMILK. January 11, 2018. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  6. Natale, Brittany (September 12, 2018). "Atypical: 23 Songs From Season 2 That We Can't Stop Listening To". POPSUGAR Entertainment UK. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  7. "The Vogue". The Vogue. Retrieved July 30, 2025.[dead link]
  8. Cellar Sessions: EZI - Redemption January 16th, 2018 City Winery New York. February 5, 2018. Retrieved July 30, 2025 via YouTube.
  9. Michael La Torre (February 9, 2019). "Altrevue Artist Spotlight - Ezi". altrevue.com. Archived from the original on June 15, 2025. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  10. "Into Your Power, Into the Light - Album by EZI". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
  11. "Afraid of the Dark - EP by EZI". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  12. "In Between Everything - Single by EZI". United States: Apple Music. July 18, 2019. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
  13. "isolation demos - EP by EZI". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  14. "Into Your Power - EP by EZI". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  15. "Into Your Power, Into the Light (String Quintent Versions) - EP by EZI". United States: Apple Music. July 18, 2025. Retrieved July 30, 2025.