Tannis Vallely
As a Casting Director, Tannis is happiest in the audition room (real or virtual) giving actors support, direction and a scene partner who helps them to do their best work. She's drawn to storytelling with a message; some of her favorites indy projects include Olivia Milch’s Dude, the sex-positive, female high school stoner movie as well as the Snapchat series “Everything's Fine” - the semi autobiographical story of a young woman living with bipolar disorder. Currently she's thrilled to have returned to her TV half hour roots with CBS' new hit ensemble comedy “Ghosts” and the upcoming Will Arnett improv series “Murderville,” both cast in partnership with Elizabeth Barnes.
Tannis Vallely was born into this business the child of actor/writer parents in New York. At age 5, she began working in theatre, television and film before moving to Los Angeles where she was cast as Janice on the 80's sitcom “Head of the Class.” After graduating from Stanford University, Tannis shifted her focus behind the scenes where she learned the art of Casting from a master – Debra Zane. While an Associate CD with Deb, Tannis was privileged to collaborate with some of today's most talented directors including Spielberg, Soderbergh, Bill Condon, Sam Mendes, Susanne Bier and Ridley Scott.