The youngest sister in the Paulson clan, (Sarah Paulson “American Crime Story” and Liz Paulson, SVP of casting at NICK) , acting and writing is in her blood, as she grew up acting in plays with her older sisters. Rachel attended a high school for the performing arts in Florida and then went on to earn a B.F.A in Theater from Florida State University. After graduation she relocated to LA where she continued acting and finally dipped her feet into writing and producing in 2014 when she made her first short film. In 2015, her film “The Chest” was selected for the Short Film Corner at CANNES Film Festival. Rachel wrote, produced and acted in the film, and was given many accolades for doing so. She finds it most important to augment unique female perspectives in her writing, priding herself on telling stories from alternative points of view. Her voice is authentic and real with a twist of darkness. She has acted in films like “Good Kisser”, (SIFF, Outfest, InsideOut), “The Dinner Parting” (Cinequest) and “Babysitter 2: Killer Queen” (Netflix) and TV shows like “Super Pumped”, “Welcome to The Chippendales” and “Reasonable Doubt”.

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She finished directing her first short in March 2023 called “Fire, Fucking Fire!” And is slated to direct two features next year. Rachel was also a significant contributor to “Shewired”, the now defunct online magazine, which featured dozens of Rachel Paulson celebrity interviews.