Rachael Markarian

Originally from Boston, Rachael attended a Performing Arts School immersing herself in Theatre & Dance, and has been worked in the Entertainment Industry for over 2 decades as an Actress, Pro-Dancer, and Choreographer. Her recent work includes Marvel's CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD, a recurring role on Netflix's SWEET MAGNOLIAS, as well as MAGNUM PI, ALL AMERICAN, TALES OF THE WALKING DEAD the Emmy Nominated comedy THE MS. PAT SHOW, FIRST WIVES CLUB and QUEENS. Other film credits including TOP GUN: MAVERICK, BANDIT opposite Josh Duhamel & Nestor Carbonell, ON A WING AND A PRAYER with Dennis Quaid where she was up for Emmy Consideration for her role as Linda, and Disney's DESCENDANTS: THE RISE OF RED.

Prior to her acting career, Rachael was a highly-regarded dancer, touring the world and dancing for artists like RIHANNA, KATY PERRY, BEYONCE, PINK, CHER, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, KANYE WEST, and PANIC AT THE DISCO to name a few. Knowing there's an advantage to being a hybrid entertainer, she brings a unique quality to the table as a well-rounded artist. Her previous work includes recurring roles on GLEE and TRUE BLOOD, as well as THE MORNING SHOW, 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.

Rachael's 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.

Passionate about the arts and educating our youth, Rachael continues to give back to her artistic community as a Master Teacher & Mentor. In an effort to educate and empower aspiring artists, she recently wrote and self-published her book; THE DANCER'S EDGE: A Guide & Workbook to Mastering Mindset, Artistry, and Opportunity on and off the Dance Floor.