Rachael Meyers

Known for her recurring role as Josie on Tina Fey's Emmy-nominated comedy "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," Rachael Meyers is an award-winning actress, director, writer, producer, and singer. A six-foot-two former collegiate athlete, Meyers has appeared on ABC's "Fresh Off the Boat," Mindy Kaling's "Champions," Hulu’s "Veronica Mars," CBS’ "All Rise," and more. Meyers’ career has also spanned the stage, including the Ovation-nominated "The Elephant Man," the world premiere of "FAMOUS," and as Red Casey in the world premiere of Brynn Thayer’s "Let Me In" opposite Jorge Garcia, a performance for which she received a nomination for Best Performer in a Play in the 2023 BroadwayWorld Awards. In 2025, she starred as Vanda in the critically-acclaimed production of "Venus in Fur" at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, directed by Amir Korangy. In the press, her performances have drawn critical praise ranging from "the ultimate stage mother from hell" (BroadwayWorld) to “dorky/sexy humanity” (BroadwayWorld) to "a towering beacon of goodness" (StageSceneLA).

A natural offshoot, Meyers has built a reputation as a filmmaker under her company RM Productions. The recipient of 15 awards internationally, she has tackled a range of genres from high concept to character-driven content. In 2012, she received the Young Artist Development Award from Chaspen Foundation for the Arts for her work as writer and producer on the noir short "Midnight Showing." Her directorial debut, the action-packed western comedy "Highway 15," garnered awards at festivals across the country, including Best Direction. Most notably, "Zoe + Ari," a short LGBTQ+ romantic dramedy which Meyers directed and produced, screened in 30+ festivals, won 4 awards, and screened in the 2018 Cannes Court Métrage. She received Best Director at the UCLAx Film Festival for "Zoe + Ari," and her heartfelt short "Forget-Me-Not" won Best Drama Short Film at the North Hollywood Cinefest. In 2024, she was one of eight writers worldwide invited to attend the Nostos Screenwriting Retreat in Arezzo, Italy helmed by mentor Jessie Keyt of NYU Tisch. In 2025, Meyers wrote, directed, produced, and starred in a one-act stage adaptation of her psychological thriller Mister Snow at the 30 Minutes or Less Festival. The “masterclass, incredible show” (Stage Takes) was awarded Top of the Festival and Best Writing. This June, her second one-act "What Survives" is set to premiere at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Meyers is currently in development on several projects, including The Shift, a dystopian sci-fi film/book trilogy.