Rachael Markarian
Biography
Life Story
Rachael studied Theatre & Dance in NYC & Boston. After moving to Los Angeles, she soon became one of the most sought after Professional Dancers in the industry, touring and dancing for RIHANNA, KATY PERRY, BEYONCE, PINK, CHER, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, KANYE WEST, PANIC AT THE DISCO and more. She parlayed those skills into her acting career, and has been fortunate to work on incredible Film & TV projects including TOP GUN: MAVERICK, ALL AMERICAN, THE MORNING SHOW, DOLLFACE, LEGION, MASCOTS, RUSH HOUR 3, BEHIND THE CANDELABRA, NO STRINGS ATTACHED, GILMORE GIRLS REVIVAL, GLEE, TRUE BLOOD, DR. KEN, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, VEGAS, CSI, NIP/TUCK, PARKS & RECREATION and more. 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, Joseph Kominski, Ryan Murphy, Steven Soderbergh, Ivan Reitman, Amy Sherman-Polladino, Michelle MacLauren, Divid McWhirter, Tim Mielants, Alan Ball and Mathew Cullen to name a few. Knowing there's an advantage to being a hybrid entertainer, she brings something special 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. Rachael 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.
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Trivia
Attended a Performing Arts High School and was the youngest dancer offered a scholarship at Steps on Broadway to train at the age of 15.
Is the sister of Writer / Director Jason Markarian.
Attended Oklahoma City University as a Dance, Theatre and Vocal Performance Major.
Studies with Stella Adler's protégé, Arthur Mendoza at the Actor's Circle Theatre.
Currently preparing for her work in the new Broadway Musical, Wonderland: Alice's New Musical Adventure. [August 2009]
Currently on tour as Rihanna's back-up dancer for her "Good Girl Gone Bad Tour" [October 2008]
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