Press

“…played her role with attentive charm.”

-Melinda Simmons, Triangle Review

"...force and intelligence."

-Irene Hsiao, NewCity Stage

"Brilliant and original... a joy to watch"

-Karen Topham, Chicago OnStage

"Very strong performance"

-Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune

"Turns in a fine, passionate performance"

-Jack Helbig, Chicago Reader

"Moving... directly to the audience"

-Kerry Reid, Chicago Tribune

"She does not disappoint... nuanced"

-Adelaide Lee, TheaterMania

"Heart of the play... powerfully acted scene"

-Scott Morgan, Windy City Times

"Solid... excellent mask work"

-Karin McKie, Third Coast Reviews

" A solid performance"

-Alan Bresloff, Around The Town Chicago

RD news

Official News

VoiceOver-Option Care

VoiceOver-Option Care

Educational work-voiceover for OptionCare, ongoing client 4+ years.

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Onstage at Theater In The Park

Onstage at Theater In The Park

Directed by Ira David Wood III…”Inherit The Wind”

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New: The Demo Collection

New: The Demo Collection

Rainee presents 3 fave demo length songs! Click to listen.

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Commercial Shoot

Commercial Shoot

Rainee was a Principal in an Illinois Lottery spot.

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Music Video

Doing interpretive dance in 'Cage’ by artist, Subhi. Click Here to watch!

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Resistance Theater

Resistance Theater

Reading of our inaugural production!
photo by joe mazza, brave lux

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Kayla of Galilee

Kayla of Galilee

Rainee plays in this Indie ‘satrical dramedy’ web series.

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Bechdel Fest

Rainee’s 1st Broken Nose Bechtel Fest at Steppenwolf!

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The Artistic Home

The Artistic Home

Rainee enjoyed being a part of “Ada and the Engine” at The Artistic Home.

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When We Prey

“When We Prey” is a new film based on a true story. Click to see official trailer.

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Holzer

Rainee is the announcer in the new Holzer television and digital ads. Click to listen.

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Trinity Christian College

Trinity Christian College

Rainee in a commercial entitled “Go For Launch.” Click here to watch now.

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Mercy's Girl

Best Feature at the 2018 MiddleCoast Film Festival. Click here to learn more.

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The Onion + Clickhole

The Onion + Clickhole

Rainee was Clickhole’s Digital Ambassador in an International tour of TED-Style talks.

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New Recording

Rainee penned "Be The Water," a song inspired by Alison Kraus. Click here to listen now.

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The Peel

Rainee on ‘The Peel’ the hub for beat poetry and storytelling! Click here to learn more.

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writing muse

Official Views

Making Theater History

Making Theater History

My impressions of Mark Larson’s book “Ensemble”

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Yum!

Delish holiday recipes for vegans!

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Looking In

The Journey to Healing Past Traumas

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Perfectly Imperfect

Perfectly Imperfect

Confessions of a Perfectionist

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The Actor's Everest

The Actor's Everest

The Climb is Reward Enough

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Human Training

My dog as my Teacher

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Calm In The Chaos

Calm In The Chaos

A Death Defying Trip

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Do Not Obey

The Ramifications of Obedience

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Get The Ball Rolling

Get The Ball Rolling

Stop being Stalked by Ambition

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Turn and Face the Strange

Turn and Face the Strange

A return to Theater and Ageism

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Left Isn't A Four Letter Word

Left Isn't A Four Letter Word

What Happens When You Change a Child's Nature

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A Well-Directed Production

Intimate talk with Chicago theatre director, Lavina Jadhwani.

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