Marilee Talkington is an award winning actor, writer, director and creator of new work. She has her M.F.A. in Acting from the prestigious American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) and has been working professionally in theater for nearly 2 decades. Her original stage works have been seen all over the U.S. and internationally. Her breakout TV role was Guest Starring as Annie Barth on "NCIS" 350th anniversary episode (2018). In the past decade and half she has originated over 60 characters including lead roles in world premieres by Daniel Handler (a.k.a. Lemony Snicket), Lauren Gunderson (most produced playwright in the US) and Amelia Roper. In 2017 she wrote, directed, produced and starred in her film "Sisterly Love" which was nominated for both best picture and best actor. Marilee is an activist and advocate for Performers with Disabilities. She also played competitive basketball in her youth and was a California State Regional All-Star. She played point-guard.