I am an actor/filmmaker/educator! I grew up in the Chicago suburbs and graduated Summa Cume Laude from Northwestern University. I spent 8 years in New York City where I originated a 1-woman stage adaptation of Lois Lowry's The Giver with American Place Theatre's Literature to Life program, and performed the piece for middle school audiences in NYC and the surrounding areas. I created an original digital series Missed Connections Live and was invited to be an original member of the WGAe Digital Caucus.

Since moving to Los Angeles I've appeared on Grimm, Grey's Anatomy, True Detective & Masters of Sex. I co-wrote, produced and star in feature film All I Want, now on Amazon. I wrote, co-directed, produced and star in acclaimed short film R.V. I coach both actors in audition/craft and working professionals on pitch/presentation.

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