Allison is a powerhouse multi-hyphenate with over 23 years of experience in the entertainment industry, seamlessly blending her work as a director and actress. Equally fluent in drama and comedy, she is known for crafting precise, compelling performances both behind and in front of the camera.
As a director, Allison has helmed multiple episodes of hit action-comedy series including Henry Danger (CBS) and Just Roll With It (Disney), bringing clarity, energy, and strong comedic timing to each project. As an actress, she has appeared in fan-favorite series such as Drake & Josh (Nickelodeon), Warehouse 13 (Syfy), Stitchers (Freeform), and The Vampire Diaries (CW). Most recently, she completed a recurring arc on NBC’s Hysteria! and returned to the stage opposite Sally Struthers in An Old-Fashioned Family Murder. She will next originate the role of Brigid O’Shaughnessy in a new production of The Maltese Falcon (March 2026).
Allison’s creative training includes an undergraduate degree in music studies at Berklee College of Music and the screenwriting certificate program at UCLA, informing a multidisciplinary approach that bridges performance, storytelling, and direction.
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