Tanya Henley

Tanya Henley is an actor, comedian, writer and producer who lives in Los Angeles. While studying at the University of Toronto she trained with The Second City Toronto. She also attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City and began performing stand-up comedy. She has performed at high profile comedy clubs in New York and Los Angeles including Stand-up NY, The Comedy Store and the Hollywood Improv. In television and film projects she has performed alongside Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Gena Rowlands. In 1996 she formed Tapas Films with filmmaker Paula Tiberius. She co-wrote, starred and produced Killing Time and produced Busk both successful shorts playing in various film festivals and were broadcast on television. Tanya co-produced Paula Tiberius' feature film debut, Goldirocks, with the participation of Telefilm Canada, Showcase Television, The Movie Network and Movie Central. Tanya continues to perform stand-up and has several television and film projects in development.