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BIOGRAPHY

Tijana was born and raised in the heart of British Columbia. Even from an early age she showed interest in the performing arts, beginning with puppet shows, impromptu performances and skits wherever she could find a stage. In her younger years Tijana involved herself in school and community theatre productions, showing a voracious appetite and a level of commitment uncommon in children her age. For several years she was also a member of the world renowned Die Meister Singer's Children's Choir, traveling and performing internationally.

After high school Tijana was accepted to the Mount Royal Conservatory Theatre program and made the move to Calgary, Alberta. She spent the next 2 years studying theatre intensely, and was able to work with top caliber instructors such as JP Fournier, Joe Norman Shaw, Jane McFarlane and Val Pearson.

Immediately after graduating, Tijana was offered a position in an independent theatre company, MobHit Productions, as well as working with the respected theatre company, Theatre Junction. During this time Tijana was also involved with various independent film productions and a radio position. Panic Attack screened on closing night of the CSIF's $100 Film Festival.

Tijana's next move brought her further westward still, to downtown Toronto, where she continued her training and expanded her resume. Tijana has been fortunate to study with some of Canada's top instructors, David Rotenberg, Bruce Clayton, Rae Ellen Bodie, Debora Joy and David Smukler, as well as studying improvisation at the internationally renowned Second City. While living in Toronto she expanded her resume and has been privileged to work in theatre, film, TV, sketch comedy and improvisation.

Tijana relocated to Vancouver from Toronto a few years ago and has had the opportunity to work with great directors such as Nathaniel Geary, Tracy D Smith, Terry Miles, Morris Chapdelaine, Morgan Brayton and many others. Tijana has found a passionate and collaborative community of artists in Vancouver and has since discovered writing and filmmaking.

Through her own hard work and determination Tijana has appeared in over 25 feature and short films, 13 theatre productions, 6 sketch comedy troupes and numerous other performance projects. Tijana’s work as a professional artist has been seen at the Toronto International Film Festival, Vancouver International Film Festival, Montreal’s Festival du Nouveau, Winnipeg’s Key Con Festival, Toronto Trek, Bloodshots Film Festival, San Francisco’s Hole Head Indie Film Festival, CSIF’s $100 Film Festival to name a few.

“Tijana brings great instincts, preparedness and professionalism to set-she’s a pleasure to work with and a talent to watch.”

Nathaniel Geary, Director/Award winning filmmaker

“I have had the great pleasure of working with Tijana on several occasions; I have directed her in a number of sketch comedy shows and taught her as part of a writing workshop I led. Tijana raises the bar for any project she is involved in. She brings amazing talent, commitment and professionalism to everything she does and I would recommend her without reservation to anyone.”
Morgan Brayton, Performer/Writer/Director/Instructor/Fancy Pants

"Tijana is the kind of talent that is instantly recognizable. You don't have to draw out her ability because you can recognize it instantly. When it comes to comedy, some
people have it and some people don't. Tijana has got it...
Ryan Thompson, Director/Writer, Slightly Off Colour

"Some actors would hear the clapboard and you'd see a subtle change in their faces 
 and demeanor and with Tijana you didn't see that.  She was always in character and 
it made it a little more real and interesting."
Jereme Watt, Director/Writer

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