Tara Chiusano

Tara Chiusano, MFA, is a versatile professional in the field of theater and education, currently serving as an Online Standardized Patient at Vital Management and Engineering, Inc. since September 2020, where multiple characters are portrayed in online simulations for Behavioral Health specialists. Concurrently, Tara acts as an Acting and Voice Teacher at Speak with Tara, specializing in accent reduction and vocal coaching for students globally. Previous experience includes a role as Visiting Assistant Professor of Theater at the University of Tennessee at Martin, teaching various theater courses and serving as a dialect coach for productions. Tara's extensive acting background features performances with organizations such as the Shakespeare Theatre Company and the Legacy Theatre. Academic credentials include a Master of Fine Arts from The George Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts in Theater/Acting from James Madison University.