Contributors

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Host

Anderson, Tal

Tal Anderson is the creator, executive producer, and co-host of Hairy Yarns.  She is a storyteller and advocate for change, using her voice and platform as an actor to support inclusion and authentic representation in Hollywood.  She is best known for her work in the Netflix series "Atypical" as Sid, and as Gia in Amazon Studios' series "As We See It."

Tal began acting at 15 and received  a B.S. in Film from Full Sail University, graduating valedictorian and armed with a love for post-production.

As an autistic artist, she uses her unique position to advocate for disability rights in the workplace and inclusivity in front of and behind the camera in Hollywood, and when not acting, she flexes her creative muscles with writing and editing.  She's an avid horror movie fan, lover of rock music, and is a true crime enthusiast.

Hairy Yarns is Tal's first Podcast, and it is produced by her production company, Violet Sky Media. 

https://www.thetalanderson.com/
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Co-host

Cromer, Kayla

Kayla Cromer, is best known for her work in the Freeform series "Everything Is Gonna Be Okay." Cromer, who is on the autism spectrum, played Matilda, a lead character who also has autism, becoming the first actress in American television to achieve this breakthrough. 

Cromer has trained with the Groundlings for comedy and Improv. She credits them for bringing out her unique self, which has allowed her to live truthfully on camera. 

Outside of acting, Kayla is a huge horror fan, her mind is a true crime encyclopedia and is passionate about victims advocacy and animal rescue.   She loves outdoor fitness, adventures and her gym time. 

https://www.instagram.com/KaylaCromerOfficial