Hi there! I'm Donna Dymally, a Los Angeles, California-based actor and celebrity photographer with years of on-set experience and a passion for storytelling through images. I split my time between performing on screen and capturing red-carpet moments for studios, PR firms, community organizations, politicians, museums, music videos, visual artists, screenings, and concerts, always bringing energy, emotion, and a genuine sense of place to every frame. I’m also exploring the intersection of performance and technology through AI-driven improvisation. I’m actively studying improv with The Radical Agreement Project and taking AI courses on Coursera, while continuing to grow my craft as a SAG-AFTRA eligible actor and photographer. My goal is to blend artistry with innovation—on set, behind the lens, and in new AI-powered storytelling.

Donna Dymally

Hi there! I'm Donna Dymally, a Los Angeles, California-based actor and celebrity photographer with years of on-set experience and a passion for storytelling through images. I split my time between performing on screen and capturing red-carpet moments for studios, PR firms, community organizations, politicians, museums, music videos, visual artists, screenings, and concerts, always bringing energy, emotion, and a genuine sense of place to every frame. I’m also exploring the intersection of performance and technology through AI-driven improvisation. I’m actively studying improv with The Radical Agreement Project and taking AI courses on Coursera, while continuing to grow my craft as a SAG-AFTRA eligible actor and photographer. My goal is to blend artistry with innovation—on set, behind the lens, and in new AI-powered storytelling.

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Hi there! I’m Donna Dymally, a Los Angeles, California-based actor and celebrity photographer with years of on-set experience and a passion for storytelling through images. I split my time between performing on screen and capturing red-carpet moments for studios, PR firms, community organizations, politicians, museums, music videos, visual artists, screenings, and concerts, always bringing energy, emotion, and a genuine sense of place to every frame.

I’m also exploring the intersection of performance and technology through AI-driven improvisation. I’m actively studying improv with The Radical Agreement Project and taking AI courses on Coursera, while continuing to grow my craft as a SAG-AFTRA eligible actor and photographer. My goal is to blend artistry with innovation—on set, behind the lens, and in new AI-powered storytelling.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Actor/Performer at Max Defalco
May 1, 2025 - Present
Played the role of the street lady.
A.I. Improvisation Performer at Google
October 1, 2025 - Present
Participated in a 4-hour project to engage in dialogue to enhance AI capabilities.
A.I. Improvisation Performer at Telus Digital
October 1, 2025 - Present
Participated in a 3-hour project to engage in dialogue to enhance AI capabilities.
A.I. Improvisation & Stand-In at Wyldside Media
September 24, 2024 - September 25, 2024
Participated in a series of 1-hour taped interview where I answered a series of questions, expressed various emotions, and engaged in dialogue to enhance AI capabilities. Also worked as a stand-in to fill in for open interviews.
Principal Performer at HBO Series: The Rehearsal
September 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Regular performer on set with a speaking part; SAG-AFTRA eligible.
Celebrity/Event Photographer at Donna Dymally Photography
June 1, 2010 - Present
Photograph celebrity red carpet events for Hollywood studios, public relations firms, community organizations, politicians, museums, music videos, visual artists, movie screenings, fine art photography and concerts.
Actor/Performer at Ten Will
May 1, 2025 - Present
Played the role of the street lady; Filmmaker: Max Defalco

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration at California State University Dominguez Hills
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
Bachelor of Arts: Business Administration; Emphasis: Marketing & Advertising/Photography at California State University Dominguez Hills
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
Improv course at The Radical Agreement Project (RA)
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
Online AI course at Coursera
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025

Qualifications

SAG-AFTRA Eligible
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper Ten Wil

    Performance in this short “Ten Will” by Filmmaker Max DeFalco.
    This film made its debut at the SlamDance Festival

    uniE621 Buzz Feed Cooking Show
    photo
    paper Artificial Intelligence Trainer/Performer

    I have developed skills as an Artificial Intelligence performer/trainer contracting for the following: Wyldside Media, TELUS Digital, Meta and Google.

    paper The Rehearsal - HBO Series

    Performed in three episodes of the HBO series “The Rehearsal” alongside Executive Producer Nathan Fielder. Had several speaking roles.

    paper "Good Luck...Have Fun....Don't Die"

    Social media commentary created by Flighthouse Media. I was a performer in the commentary.