Lauren Chavez-Myers is a multifaceted creative professional, excelling in the realms of filmmaking, writing, acting, and Burqueña pride from New Mexico. She earned her BFA in Theatre Performance from Chapman University, where she concurrently discovered her passion for writing, directing, and amplifying underrepresented voices in media.
Upon graduating, she spent eight years honing her craft in professional film, television, and theatre in New Mexico. Notable roles include a two-season recurring role on WGN's "Manhattan" opposite Michael Chernus, as well as appearances in "12 Strong" alongside Michael Peña, AMC's "Better Call Saul," "The Space Between Us" featuring Gary Oldman, and "Only the Brave." Chavez-Myers also proudly served as the Director of Media & Marketing for the Latina-led Duke City Repertory Theatre, where she produced all media and online content, while also being a member of the resident acting company.
She co-wrote, produced, and starred in the feature film "Dead Billy," and has written, directed, and produced several award-winning shorts, including "Imagining Vera," which won Best Film and Best Directing at the 2014 Albuquerque 48 Hour Film Festival. Chavez-Myers has also directed and produced three of the four LGBTQIA-friendly "Star Wars: Frankie and Jude" films, which have screened at festivals and comic cons worldwide and garnered numerous awards.
In her most recent endeavor, she wrote and produced "Enough Room," a social impact comedic short film tackling passive racism, societal expectations, and inviting authentic connections in the face of adversity – all on a first date. As a Hispanic woman and storyteller, Chavez-Myers aims to explore the mystical and mysterious, provide a platform for women, uplift the voices of the marginalized, and create content that not only entertains but inspires.
Through her company Room of Req Productions, Chavez-Myers has several projects in development. She resides in Los Angeles with her husband Rick and their dog Marty McFly.
