Hailey Hansard most recently starred in the dramatic feature film Yinz, opposite Sam Levine (Elementary) and seven-time Emmy award nominee Julia Duffy (Newhart, Shameless, Looking). Previously, Hailey had the pleasure of working with some of the best comedians in the business in the feature film Punching Henry, which premiered at SXSW Film Festival. Her cast mates included Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons, Henry Phillips (Silicon Valley, Sleepwalk With Me), and the hilarious Sarah Silverman.
Hailey earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre and Dance from The University of Texas at Austin. She is currently studying acting technique with the acclaimed acting coach Larry Moss (students include Leonardo DiCaprio, Hilary Swank, and Tobey Maguire). Hailey also studies in-depth scene study technique with Sharon Chatten (a protege of Lee Strasberg) whose students include Ben Stiller, Keri Russell, and Vincent D'Onofrio. Hailey has studied audition technique with Brian Reise, and honed her comedy chops at Actors Comedy Studio. She furthered her comedy training at the esteemed Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre where she excelled in long-form improvisation. Hailey currently performs with her improv troupe in Los Angeles comedy venues such as UCB, The Clubhouse, and Echoes.
Born in west Texas and raised in Oklahoma, Hailey loves returning to her roots to two-step, take in one of west Texas's beautiful red sunsets, and enjoy some authentic Tex-Mex. Hailey is passionate about interior design, and loves working on freelance design projects. She is an enthusiastic CrossFit athlete and loves hiking in Griffith Park with friends and family.
