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Originally from Long Island, Deanna is a creative based in Los Angeles.

ACTOR As an actor, Deanna can be seen in the last three seasons of BLACK MONDAY (Showtime), the reboot of HEATHERS (Paramount Network) and has guest starred on shows like: GLOW (Netflix), BAJILLION DOLLAR PROPERTIES (Seeso) and the interactive series SCROLL THE WHEEL of TIME (EKO).

WRITER Deanna co-created Comedy Central’s digital series UNSEND with Matt McConkey, produced by Paul Scheer. UNSEND showcased humiliating internet mistakes starring hosts Joel Kim Booster and Patti Harrison. Featuring comedians: Jimmy O Yang and Esther Povitsky.

Her Substack HOW TO BE LESS OLD is a weekly newsletter and podcast. Together, with her partner Emily Foster, they ask the questions, download the apps, discuss the fashion, and try out the gadgets in an effort to stay “less old.” They make the mistakes so you don't have to.

PODCASTER Deanna is a pop culture and reality tv aficionado and commentator. In a addition to being heard on her podcast HOW TO BE LESS OLD, she can be found as a guest on shows like: BITCH SESH hosted by Casey Wilson and Danielle Schneider, DRAMA DARLING with Amy Philips, AND JUST LIKE MATT with Matt McConkey, ADD TO CART with Suchin Pak and Kulap Vilaysack and SiriusXM’s REALITY CHECKED.

DIRECTOR/PRODUCER She directed comedian Mel Stephens in the solo show HOT DOGS & TEARS produced by IAMA in 2020. HOT DOGS & TEARS was an official selection of the 2022 EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL.

Deanna directed and produced several web-series for HGTV talent Laurie March. Series like Bar Garden, In The Workshop and Blog Cabin.

EDITOR Her company The Montage Queen has been thriving since 2020, as have her pickleball skills.