Briana Bush is an actor, director, and multidisciplinary storyteller committed to creating art that sparks dialogue and uplifts community voices. As the Founder & Director of First Edition Productions, she develops original work that explores social and cultural themes with honesty, imagination, and heart.

A graduate of the University of Maryland with dual degrees in Theatre and Digital Media & Art Business, Briana has trained extensively in Washington D.C. and London, studying acting, voice, and screen performance at institutions such as the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, City Academy, City Lit, and the Studio Acting Conservatory. Her credits span theatre and film, including Macbeth, The Exonerated, DC Fringe Festival’s Musical Love Letter, and her acclaimed original film Colorblind.

As a featured artist with Soul of Dialogue, Briana brings her creative range, cultural insight, and passion for meaningful storytelling—using performance and direction as tools to inspire connection and deeper understanding.