Esther Zyskind (born June 8, 2001), known professionally as EZI and Esther Zynn, is an American singer, songwriter and actress.
Before releasing music, EZI starred in the 2016 Nickelodeon television series The Other Kingdom. Shortly after, EZI became the face of Steve Madden's "Madden Girl" campaign and was the first artist to sign to Madden's independent record label 5Towns Records.
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. 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.
Personal life EZI was born in Long Island, New York to Jewish immigrant parents from Moscow. Her father was a classically trained musician, and she pursued music as a hobby in her childhood.
Filmography +YearTitleRoleNotes2011Good IntentionsLilyShort film2013All My ChildrenGirl #2Episode: "Episode #1.5"2014Inside Amy SchumerCheerleaderEpisode: "I'm So Bad"2015Too Cool For SchoolGirlShort filmOne Bad ChoiceLisaEpisode: "Kaitlyn Hunt"Some of Us Had Been Threatening Our Friend ColbyLucyShort film2016Ace the CaseJillNatural SelectionAngela WardinThe Other KingdomPrincess Astral20 episodes, credited as Esther ZynnPiper's Picks TVSelf - Guest Episode: "The Other Kingdom Stars Esther Zynn, Callan Potter, Celina Martin & Taylor Adams Talk Faries and Dating!", credited as Esther Zynn2018RooftopsAssistant costume designer, credited as Esther Zynn2020EZI: not going downEZIMusic video, credited as EZIAfter We CollidedSong: "Afraid of the Dark", writer and performer2025The Snare
Discography Studio albums Into Your Power, Into the Light (2024)
EPs Afraid of the Dark (2018) In Between Everything (2019) Isolation Demos (2021) Into Your Power (2024) Into Your Power, Into the Light (String Quintent Versions) (2024) References