Taryn Southern is a multifaceted digital personality, writer, producer, director, and songwriter, boasting an impressive 500 million views across her internet videos. In 2018, she made history by producing the world's first pop album composed with artificial intelligence, titled I AM AI. This groundbreaking project was met with critical acclaim, and her work on the album earned her a Streamy nomination.
Taryn's directorial debut, I AM HUMAN, premiered at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival in May 2019, further solidifying her reputation as a talented filmmaker. Prior to her foray into film, Taryn got her start on American Idol, where she showcased her incredible vocal talent.
Her extensive television career includes guest starring roles in popular shows such as Rules of Engagement (CBS),New Girl (NBC),Legit (F/X),and Guys with Kids (CBS). She has also written comedy for various digital networks, including Heavy.com and MovieTickets.com, as well as television shows like "Private High Musical" for MTV.
As a seasoned television host, Taryn has had the opportunity to work on several high-profile projects. She served as a correspondent for the highest-rated late-night series on Discovery Channel, Shark After Dark/Naked After Dark, from 2013 to 2014. She also worked as a correspondent for NBC's The X Factor and hosted and produced AT&T U-Verse's "Project MyWorld" for DirecTV.
Taryn's impressive hosting credits also include stints as a correspondent for VH1, G4, MTV, and more. In 2012, she launched her own YouTube channel, which quickly gained traction and earned her over 500,000 subscribers by 2014. Through her channel, Taryn returned to her roots in comedy and music, even landing a comedy song, "Crush," on the US radio charts.
In addition to her entertainment ventures, Taryn founded digital production company Happy Cat Media in 2012. The company focuses on creating high-end, influencer-based content for brands and distributors like Marriott, MovieTickets.com, Conde Nast, Snapchat, Vimeo, HTC Vive, and more.
Taryn's numerous accolades include being named one of the three women leaders in media for Ford's national "She's Got Drive" campaign in 2017 and being recognized as one of the Top 20 Women in VR.
