Desiree Akhavan

Desiree Akhavan (born December 27, 1984) is an American filmmaker, writer, and actress. She gained recognition for her 2014 feature film debut Appropriate Behavior and her 2018 film The Miseducation of Cameron Post. Akhavan also appeared in the found footage horror film Creep 2. She was born in New York City in 1984 to parents who fled to the United States after the Iranian Revolution in 1979. Akhavan attended the Horace Mann School in The Bronx. As a filmmaker, writer, and actress, Akhavan has made significant contributions to the film industry, showcasing her talent and creativity in a variety of projects.