Andrea-Rachel Parker is a talented American actress and choreographer, best known for her roles in HBO's The Deuce and STARZ's Power. She has received several awards for her performances, including the SOFIE award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in UGLY.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Andrea-Rachel attended the Brooklyn High School of The Arts, where she focused on dance and science. She was part of the school's "fast track" program, which allowed her to finish her studies a year ahead of her graduating class.
After graduating, Andrea-Rachel began her career in acting, performing with and for several artists, including Jennifer Hudson and Luke James. She is a practicing vegan and advocate for autism awareness, health, wellness, and self-care/self-love practices.
Andrea-Rachel is a true Brooklynite, with Jamaican/Chinese/Spanish/Native American roots. Her father was born and raised in Jamaica, while her mother is Native American with Indian, German, and Dutch lineage. Her family has served in the marine corps, army, and navy, and she is proud of her diverse and open upbringing.
As an actress, Andrea-Rachel hopes to use her platform to influence people to be more accepting and inclusive. She has developed an interest in tech, analytics, people, and figuring out ways to apply them to her own form of acting. She owns and operates TF?!*, an inclusive hub that helps those who are different, deformed, disabled, chronically-ill, find each other, build skills, promote talents, and become employed.
Andrea-Rachel has two invention patents in development and processing, and has become an industry muse to legendary artists in different fields. She hopes to use her artistry to create things of her own, from her own experiences, that people can learn from and love.
