Rachael Markarian

From Boston, Rachael attended a Performing Arts School immersing herself in Theatre & Dance. Prior to her acting career, she was a highly-regarded Pro Dancer working with RIHANNA, KATY PERRY, BEYONCE, PINK, CHER, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, KANYE WEST, PANIC AT THE DISCO and more. She then parlayed those skills into her Acting career, working on incredible projects including TOP GUN: MAVERICK, BANDIT, and ON A WING AND A PRAYER (MGM) all films set for theatrical releases in Summer 2022. As well as recurring roles on ALL AMERICAN, GLEE and TRUE BLOOD. Other credits include THE MORNING SHOW, QUEENS, FIRST WIVES CLUB, 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. 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, 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, Alice Carter, Brian Reise and John Lacy. 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 artistic community as a Master Teacher & Mentor to young aspiring dancers through her company, The Dancer's Edge.