Toni Deaver is a Hollywood-based actress, singer, director, and producer whose artistic career spans film, theatre, musical theatre, and voice performance. A lifelong performer, she studied at the Boston Conservatory, developing her experience across musical theatre performance and stage directing.

Her screen credits include projects such as Breaking Bread, The Deadliest Gun, My Heart Dies with You: Hearts Journey, and James Dean: A Beautiful Soul. Her performance in By Means of Natural Selection earned her the Best Actress Award at the 168 Film Festival in 2004.

Her professional experience also extends to theatre production, directing, and voice performance. She has been associated with Actors Co-op Theatre Company in Los Angeles and has participated in a range of stage productions, combining her experience as a performer with her interest in directing and developing actors.

At the 7th edition of the Kobani International Film Festival 2026, Toni Deaver serves as a Jury Member, bringing a performance-centered perspective shaped by her experience in acting, directing, theatre, voice performance, and character development.