ADRIA DAWN is an Emmy nominated multi hyphenate who grew up in the Midwest, and broke into Hollywood working as a Levi's model. She is primarily a filmmaker, actor and educator.As a filmmaker, Adria is most known for her award-winning films for social change. Her eight episode series, Kids Matter, deals with contemporary issues our youth face today and received a 2023 Chicago Emmy Nomination. Dawn has also received three Telly Awards for her films including her Black Lives Matter film Karen, and Gray Area, about mental health expert Kelley Kitley and her journey with alcohol addiction.  Dawn operates Tarleton/Dawn Productions with her husband, partner and co-collaborator, David Tarleton. TDP is a boutique production company whose award winning projects include series, plays, music videos and films.As an actor, Adria has appeared on numerous television shows for FOX, CBS, NBC, Nickelodeon, the WB, etc. as well as appeared in many films. You may have seen her on Chicago Med, Nip/Tuck, My Name is Earl, Felicity, NCIS or Popular (as April Tuna) to name a few. Adria's decades long career includes a roster of acting credits that steadily expands, always adding memorable roles to her resume.As an educator, currently she is teaching directing and on-camera acting at Syracuse University. Dawn also private coaches actors and writers. Previously she taught at Acting Studio Chicago, The Performer's School, Columbia College Chicago, as well as many workshops across the United States and Europe.