Emily Tarver Biography

Fast Facts

• Earned a degree from the University of Texas
• Trained in improv with the Upright Citizens Brigade
• Started out acting in various commercials, including for brands Yoplait and Lowe's
• Quote: "[On her start in acting] "I took an improv class and it changed my whole path․ I realized it was just the thing that I was good at naturally, and had been doing in my life and didn’t realize it․""
• Well known for her role in the series "Orange is the New Black․"
• Intended to become a psychologist before becoming interested in acting
• Has performed in the comedic band Summer and Eve