Natasha Yannacanedo

Natasha Yannacanedo is an Adjunct Professor in the Communication Arts department at St. Francis College, located in New York City. She holds a BA from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and an MFA from the American Conservatory Theater.

Her career spans independent film, primetime television, and theater. Notable roles include Lisa in the West Coast premiere of Girl Gone, Carmen in CBS's The Education of Max Bickford, and a lead role in the film 107 Street. She is also a company member of Judith Shakespeare Company, Alethea Adsitt & Company, and First Look Theatre Company.

Yannacanedo has directed multiple shows and contributes as a reviewer for nytheatre.com and theatreiseasy.com. Her recent work includes the short film Mordere, currently in rough edit.

• Awards: HOLA Award for Best Ensemble Performance (2021)
• Professional Roles: Actress, Director, Public Speaker

Her teaching and creative work emphasize collaborative storytelling and performance craft, blending academic rigor with industry实践经验.