about

Rachael

The 6' 2" Okie

Known for her role as Josie on Tina Fey's Emmy-nominated comedy UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT, Meyers is an award-winning actress, director, writer, producer, singer, and former collegiate athlete. Meyers has appeared on ABC's FRESH OFF THE BOAT, Disney's DOG WITH A BLOG, Mindy Kaling's CHAMPIONS, the reboot of the widely-popular series VERONICA MARS, opposite Simone Missick in CBS’ ALL RISE, and as the barbaric volleyball center, Barracuda, in Facebook Watch’s THE SET UP. Her career has also spanned the stage, including the world premiere of FAMOUS, the Ovation-nominated production of THE ELEPHANT MAN, and Torrance Theater Company's CHICAGO. These performances earned her critical praise ranging from "the ultimate stage mother from hell" (BroadwayWorld) to "a towering beacon of goodness" (StageSceneLA).

A natural offshoot, Meyers has built a reputation as a filmmaker under her company RM Productions. The recipient of 15 awards internationally, she has tackled a wide-range of genres from high concept to character-driven content. In 2012, she received the Young Artist Development Award from Chaspen Foundation for the Arts for her work as a writer and producer on the detective noir MIDNIGHT SHOWING. Her directorial debut, the action-packed western comedy HIGHWAY 15, garnered awards at festivals across the country, including Best Direction. Most notably, ZOE + ARI, a short LGBT romantic dramedy which Meyers directed and produced, screened in 30+ festivals, won 4 awards, received nominations for 5 more, and screened at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival as a part of the Cannes Court Métrage. She received Best Director at the UCLAx Film Festival for Zoe + Ari, and her heartfelt youth drama FORGET-ME-NOT won Best Drama Short Film at the North Hollywood Cinefest. Meyers is currently in development to direct several projects.

An ever-avid student, Meyers has studied under legends such as Larry Moss, Nancy Dussault, and Donna McKechnie.