Darlene Violette is a New York City based actor, writer and comedienne. A native of Taunton, MA, she is a graduate of the Masters Degree Program at Trinity Repertory Conservatory in Providence, RI. After moving to NYC, she continued her studies with Elizabeth Kemp, Joanna Merlin, Brian Murray and Studio Dante, led by Michael Imperioli.

A much sought after and hard working actor, Darlene’s extensive television credits include appearances on 30 Rock, Law & Order, Law & Order SVU, and opposite Kate Winslet in the HBO miniseries Mildred Pierce.

Her many film credits include the Sony Pictures feature Premium Rush directed by David Koepp, Two Days in New York, starring Chris Rock and directed by Julie Delpy as well as several National Lampoon films directed by Alan Donnes.

She has also appeared extensively in NYC theater productions, indie films and national commercial and print campaigns. A gifted comedienne, Darlene is a veteran of the standup circuit where she has performed regularly at venues throughout NYC and up and down the East Coast, including her own shows at Carolines and Don’t Tell Mama in NY.

Darlene resides in Brooklyn, NY with her musician husband Brian and their dog Sparkles.