Stephanie Barkley

Stephanie Diane Barkley, born in Chicago, Illinois, is an American actor, director, and producer of Sicilian descent. Early in her career, she honed her skills in the art department for notable films and television series while based in Chicago. Her work included contributions to “Witless Protection” (2008), “Trucker” (2008), “Eagle Eye” (2008), and “Leverage” (2008). These foundational experiences provided her with a comprehensive understanding of production.

Relocating to New York City marked a significant turning point in her career, where she broadened her expertise as an Art Director for productions such as “Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn” (2013), “Saturday Night Live” (1975), and “The Normal Heart” (2014). She further advanced into the role of Production Designer for projects like “Sharknado 2: The Second One” (2014). Her television and film appearances include a lead role in “Grapefruit.” Stephanie also developed “The Steph Barkley Show,” a series of viral comedy sketches that increased her public recognition. She studied at the Upright Citizens Brigade in New York City, further refining her comedic and improvisational talents.

In recent years, Stephanie co-founded Two Socks, a creative video agency, with Chase Joliet. This venture focuses on creating commercial content for brands and offers consultation on social media growth strategies. Her work as a director includes series like “Attic Crap Show” (2022) and “The Steph Barkley Show” (2022), alongside short films such as “A Square Is A Rectangle” (2021) and “Pinky and Blueboy” (2019). As an executive producer for “Attic Crap Show” (2022) and producer for projects like “Bigfoot Famous” (2021), she consistently applies her diverse production experience across various creative endeavors.