Lori Dorfman was raised in Los Angeles, California. A considerable amount of her K-12 education was focused on the dramatic arts, acting, dance and music. Straight out of high school she was offered a contract with one of the only classical theaters in Los Angeles. Lori went on to study acting at the studio program at the prestigious American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, while also studying photography and printmaking in art school. Starting her professional acting career on the stage, Lori performed with Marin Shakespeare Company, Pacific Coast Repertory Theater, and many more. Lori's film and television career started when she was given roles in Stephen Spielberg's 'Extant,' Sebastian Lelio's 'Gloria Bell,' and Apple TV+'s 'For All Man Kind.'