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Erica Dasher joins My Fame, Explained for a candid conversation about career evolution, creative ownership, and starring in Peacock’s highly anticipated new series The Burbs.
Best known as the breakout lead in Freeform’s cult favorite Jane by Design, Erica has built a dynamic, multidisciplinary career spanning television, film, Broadway, writing, and directing.
She stars in a pivotal role in Peacock’s upcoming series The Burbs (premiering February 8), opposite Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall, produced by Brian Grazer and Seth MacFarlane. Set in the iconic cul-de-sac from the original film, the series unfolds as a whodunit — with Erica’s character driving the central mystery of season one.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Stepping into an iconic franchise with The Burbs
- The lasting legacy of Jane by Design
- Performing on Broadway in the Tony Award–winning Leopoldstadt
- Her upcoming film Tuesday, New York
- Producing the Netflix-acquired documentary Figures of Speech
- Writing and directing her short film Ouroboros
- Building a career both in front of and behind the camera
We also talk about the importance of artistic community and the theater and creative think tanks discussed in the episode:
The Fuse Theater Company: https://thefuseny.com/
Public Assembly: https://publicassembly.us/
Erica’s journey is a powerful example of what it looks like to grow beyond a breakout role and take creative control across mediums.
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