Rachael Markarian

From Boston, Rachael attended a Performing Arts School immersing herself in Theatre & Dance, and has since worked in the Entertainment Industry for over 20yrs as an an actress and classically trained dancer. Rachael's 2022 releases include TOP GUN: MAVERICK, TALES OF THE WALKING DEAD opposite Samantha Morton, BANDIT opposite Josh Duhamel and Nestor Carbonell, ON A WING AND A PRAYER with Dennis Quaid, FIRST WIVES CLUB opposite Jill Scott, and in the Emmy Nominated comedy THE MS. PAT SHOW. Rachael's previous work includes recurring roles on ALL AMERICAN, GLEE and TRUE BLOOD, as well as appearances on THE MORNING SHOW, QUEENS, DOLLFACE, LEGION, JOHNSON, MASCOTS, RUSH HOUR 3, BEHIND THE CANDELABRA, NO STRINGS ATTACHED, GILMORE GIRLS REVIVAL, DR. KEN, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, VEGAS, CSI, NIP/TUCK and PARKS & RECREATION. Prior to her acting career, she was a highly-regarded Pro Dancer working for RIHANNA, KATY PERRY, BEYONCE, PINK, CHER, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, KANYE WEST, and PANIC AT THE DISCO to name a few. Her love for the Theatre lead her to play the lead role of Kari in Emmy Nominated writer Craig Wright's play THE PAVILION at the prestigious Malibu Playhouse. Rachael is fortunate to have worked with well respected directors and producers like Jerry Bruckheimer, Ryan Murphy, Joseph Kominski, Steven Soderbergh, Ivan Reitman, Amy Sherman-Polladino, Mary Lou Belli, Michale Satrazemis, Michelle MacLauren, David McWhirter, Tim Mielants, Alan Ball and Mathew Cullen to name a few. She has trained with Stella Adler's protégé, Arthur Mendoza, as well as with John Hindman, Risa Bramon Garcia, Steve Braun, Michael Laskin, Cameron Thor and Alice Carter. Knowing there's an advantage to being a hybrid entertainer, she brings a unique quality to the table as a well-rounded artist, and continues to give back to her young artistic community as a Master Teacher & Mentor.