Allison is a respected member of ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television, and Radio Arts), as well as the WGC (Writers Guild of Canada). After graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, in Los Angeles, California, she returned to Canada and works primarily in Montreal and Toronto.
The arts have always been an important part of Allison’s life. She believes their relevance in society is instrumental; often providing personal inspiration in our daily lives, and adding creativity as we pursue our professional goals.
Career highlights, as an actor, include A Piece Of My Heart (Theatre), Rumours (TV Series; Recurring), Swamp Devil (Movie) and The Line (TV series).
Writing endeavors that bring her the most p ride are, Caterpillar Soup (Children's Story), The Whistler Blower (Short Story), Scarlet Grace (Screenplay), and Gentle Bend (TV series).
Allison is also an avid runner and is currently training for her first race, a 10k.
For more information, please visit www.allisongraham.ca.
Contact Allison at ac_graham@hotmail.com or follow her on Twitter.
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