Tina Alexis Allen is a storyteller whose work spans film, television, the stage, and memoir. She recently wrapped her feature directorial debut, THE SCALE OF LOSS, which she also wrote and produced. The film stars William Sadler and Chloe Guidry, and follows her 2025 feature film PARK AVENUE (Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Dublin International), which she executive produced and co-wrote. Her producing credits include the Slamdance Jury Prize nominated film, PHANTOM PAIN, a project in which she also starred.
Tina’s coming-of-age memoir, HIDING OUT (HarperCollins), has been adapted by Ms. Allen into a feature screenplay and is currently being shopped. She has written, directed and produced multiple short films including award-winning, THE MEN’S ROOM. Additional projects in development include a television series about two sisters growing up in 1960’s segregated Baltimore, and an unscripted home makeover series, featuring inclusive and accessible design with social impact.
As an actress, Tina has been lauded for her range and diversity in theatre, film and television. Celebrated acting coach Susan Batson (Oprah, Nicole Kidman, Lady Gaga) has described Tina as “a true chameleon, capable of playing anything.” She was a breakout star on the bonanza television series OUTSIDERS (HULU), portraying Shurn, a fiery member of the Farrell clan alongside David Morse, Ryan Hurst and Kyle Gallner. She also co-starred opposite Theresa Russell in the feature film, MOVING MOUNTAINS. Currently, Tina can be seen in Lifetime’s 12 DESPERATE HOURS, directed by Gina Gershon, as well as guest starring on CHICAGO MED, and recurring on the award-winning web series, OPEN TO IT.
Allen earned a GLAAD nomination for her performance in THE BREAK-UP NOTEBOOK, nominated alongside Jane Lynch. On stage, she wrote and performed a twelve-character one-woman show, IRRESISTIBLE, praised by critics as “rivaling the work of Lily Tomlin.” She later wrote and performed her second critically acclaimed solo show, SECRETS OF A HOLY FATHER, Off Broadway, portraying her own father.
The youngest of 13 children and a tomboy at heart, Allen was a competitive athlete who won a gold medal at the US Youth Games, and earned a basketball scholarship to powerhouse, University of Maryland. She later received her MBA and worked as a fashion executive in New York City before committing fully to the entertainment industry.
Ms Allen’s writing has appeared in numerous publications including Psychology Today, Best Self Magazine, and The Baltimore Sun.
Articles By Tina:
“Common Threads Between Brett Kavanaugh and Me: Predatory Behavior and the Catholic Church” (Baltimore Sun)
“Truth or Dare: From Secrets, Lies & Vatican Ties to Transparency…and Freedom” (Best Self)
“Tina Alexis Allen: Untangling Identity and Sexual Abuse” (Psychology Today)