Taryn, a multifaceted individual, was born in Vancouver, Canada, where she initially pursued a career in competitive figure skating, earning a national medal in Ice Dancing. She later transitioned to academia, graduating from Duke University with a triple major in Economics, Theater, and Film.
As a professional, Taryn has excelled in various creative fields. She is a talented actress, having played the recurring character of June Sanders for three seasons on BYUTV/Netflix's Granite Flats. Her outstanding performance has garnered nominations for her work on the digital series After Judgement, which she co-produced, and Compulsions. Additionally, she recently wrapped up the co-lead role on the Black Pills comedy series Moooom.
Beyond her acting endeavors, Taryn has also established herself as a skilled writer. She has contributed to various projects, including Black Box TV and an unproduced sci-fi action series for Stan Lee. Her writing has been recognized in prestigious competitions, such as the NYTV Fest and Sloan Foundation/Sundance fellowship competitions, where she has been a finalist.
In her capacity as a science advocate, Taryn co-founded Scirens, a science advocacy and creative team focused on promoting science literacy among the general public through entertainment. The group develops unscripted and scripted TV projects and leverages social media to share news and updates on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) topics.
