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| Diona Reasonover | |
|---|---|
| Name | Diona Reasonover |
| Birth date | 1984‑08‑06 |
| Birth place | Lexington, Kentucky, United States |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | Role as Kasie Hines on NCIS |
Diona Reasonover is an American actress best known for portraying forensic scientist Kasie Hines on the television series NCIS and its spin-offs. She has appeared in film, television, and stage productions and is recognized for combining comedic timing with dramatic range. Reasonover's career spans regional theatre, guest television roles, and a long‑running part on a major procedural franchise.
Reasonover was born in Lexington, Kentucky and raised in a family active in local arts and community organizations. She attended Paul Laurence Dunbar High School (Lexington, Kentucky), where she participated in theatre programs and local productions connected to institutions like the Lexington Opera House and regional companies. For higher education, Reasonover studied at Baldwin Wallace University, completing undergraduate work before pursuing graduate study at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company-affiliated programs and the University of California, Los Angeles extension and conservatory training. She later completed a Master of Fine Arts at the DePaul University The Theatre School in Chicago, which placed her in proximity to ensembles such as the Steppenwolf Theatre Company and the Goodman Theatre.
Reasonover began her career in regional theatre and ensemble work in the Chicago theatre scene, performing with companies associated with Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Victory Gardens Theater, and Chicago Shakespeare Theater. She transitioned to on‑screen roles with guest appearances on television series produced in the Los Angeles and New York City markets, including episodic parts on shows developed by networks such as NBC, CBS, and ABC. Early television credits include guest roles on crime and procedural series tied to franchises like Law & Order and CSI before securing recurring television work.
Her breakthrough came when she joined the cast of NCIS as forensic scientist Kasie Hines, a role that connected her to the larger franchise and allowed crossovers with series such as NCIS: Los Angeles and NCIS: New Orleans. Within the NCIS universe, Reasonover's character often collaborated with lead characters created by producers associated with Belisarius Productions and CBS Television Studios, linking her to showrunners and writers who previously worked on series like JAG and other procedural dramas. The role expanded her visibility and led to additional opportunities, including guest spots on streaming and cable projects produced by companies such as Netflix, HBO, and Amazon Studios.
On stage, Reasonover has returned periodically to perform in productions at venues like the Arena Stage, McCarter Theatre Center, and regional festivals that showcased new playwrights and revivals. Her theatrical credits include contemporary plays and classic adaptations produced in collaboration with directors who have worked with institutions including the Public Theater and the Royal Shakespeare Company on transatlantic exchanges.
Reasonover has engaged in advocacy and public speaking at events hosted by arts organizations and film festivals, appearing on panels with filmmakers and performers associated with the Sundance Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, and diversity initiatives coordinated by groups such as Black Theatre United and the National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures.
Film - Supporting and cameo roles in independent features screened at festivals including Sundance Film Festival and SXSW (festival), often produced by A24-affiliated filmmakers and boutique production companies.
Television - Recurring role as Kasie Hines on NCIS (and crossover appearances on NCIS: Los Angeles and NCIS: New Orleans). - Guest appearances on series broadcast by NBC, CBS, ABC, and streaming platforms like Netflix and Hulu, including episodes of procedural and comedy series created by networks and studios such as Warner Bros. Television and Paramount Television Studios.
Stage - Theatre performances with Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and regional stages including the Arena Stage and McCarter Theatre Center.
(Note: Specific episode titles and film names omitted for brevity; Reasonover's credits include work across the listed institutions and platforms.)
Reasonover's stage work and television performances have garnered attention from regional awards bodies and critics' circles associated with organizations like the Jeff Awards (Chicago) and critics' associations linked to outlets such as the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle and the New York Drama Critics' Circle. Her contribution to ensemble casts on television has been recognized in industry coverage by trade publications connected to the Emmy Awards voting community and guilds such as the Screen Actors Guild‑American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG‑AFTRA).
Reasonover maintains ties to theatre communities in Chicago and Los Angeles and participates in mentorship programs linked to conservatories such as the Juilliard School outreach initiatives and university drama departments. She supports arts education organizations and has been involved with community arts efforts in Lexington, Kentucky and national advocacy groups that intersect with performing arts funding and diversity initiatives, working alongside leaders from institutions like the National Endowment for the Arts and non‑profit partners.
Category:1984 births Category:American film actresses Category:American television actresses Category:Actresses from Kentucky Category:People from Lexington, Kentucky