Diona Reasonover facts for kids
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Diona Reasonover
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Diona Reasonover in September 2023
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| Born | January 6, 1992 |
| Occupation | Actress |
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Patricia Villetto
(m. 2018) |
Diona Reasonover was born on January 6, 1992. She is an American actress. You might know her from the TV show Clipped. Since 2018, she has played Kasie Hines on the popular crime drama NCIS.
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Early Life and Education
Diona Reasonover grew up in Detroit, Michigan. She went to Renaissance High School. While in high school, she was part of the Mosaic Youth Theatre. This group had over 100 teenagers. They performed in Detroit and in other countries.
After high school, Diona went to Oberlin College. She earned a bachelor's degree in theater and dance. She also got a Master of Fine Arts degree in acting. This was from the California Institute of the Arts. While she was studying, she worked as a barista.
Acting Career Highlights
In 2010, Diona Reasonover acted in a play called HYPERBOLE: origins. This play was part of an art group in Los Angeles.
In 2011, Diona performed in the play Stick Fly. She played a character named Cheryl. Reviewers praised her acting. One reviewer called her performance "superb." Another said she was "a formidable force." She even won an award for her acting. It was at the Tenth Annual Craig Noel Awards.
Diona is also good at improvisation, which is acting without a script. She is a member of two improv groups. They are called Ham Radio and Essence. They perform in Los Angeles.
You might have seen Diona on TV. She played Charmaine Eskowitz in the show Clipped. She based this character on her own sister. She also voiced Mary-Anne in Doris & Mary-Anne Are Breaking Out of Prison.
Diona joined the cast of NCIS in 2018. She first appeared in three episodes of NCIS season 15. She played Kasie Hines. Her character became a regular on the show in NCIS season 16. This happened after another actress left the series.
In September 2023, Diona was a grand marshal. This was for a fundraising event. It was called the Run, Walk & Roll 5K. The event helped the organization Inclusion Matters by Shane’s Inspiration. It took place in Griffith Park.
Personal Life
Diona Reasonover married Patricia Villetto in 2018.
Film and Television Roles
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2017 | The Night Watchmen | Penny | |
| 2017 | The Clapper | Big Bang Theory Producer | Uncredited |
| 2020 | For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close | Annie the Summoner |
TV Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | Clipped | Charmaine Eskowitz | Main role |
| Comedy Bang! Bang! | Salesgirl | Episode: "Ken Marino Wears a Slim Gray Suit and Salmon Tie" | |
| 2016 | Girl Meets World | Sister Mary Beth | Episode: "Girl Meets Cory and Topanga" |
| Superstore | Pet Owner | Episode: "Secret Shopper" | |
| 2 Broke Girls | Becky | Episode: "And the No New Friends" | |
| 2017 | Transparent | Improviser #2 | Episode: "Groin Anomaly" |
| Do You Want to See a Dead Body? | Julie | Episode: "A Body and Some Pants (with Michaela Watkins)" | |
| 2017, 2019 | Future Man | Estelle Kronish | 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Grace and Frankie | Ann Reins | Episode: "The Landline" |
| Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy | Head Hipster | Episode: "Cream Dream" | |
| 2018–present | NCIS | Kasie Hines | Main role; also writer |
| 2021 | No Activity | (voice) | Episode: "It's Not a Cult!" |
| 2022 | NCIS: Hawaiʻi | Kasie Hines | 2 episodes |
