b.
Oakland, CA
BFA: Dance
New York University: Tisch
Meisner Training
William Esper Studio: Jennifer Monaco, Nancy Mayans, Deb Jackel, Jules Helm, Patricia Fletcher, Theo Morin
“You have to decide who you are and force the world to deal with you, not with its idea of you.” -James Baldwin
I grew up in the Bay Area and began training as a dancer at the age of 5 with a once a week hip hop class at my daycare. My mom loves to tell the story of me running up to her and pulling on her skirt begging her; “Mommy mommy! There’s this dance class, can I take it? Please mommy!” I was hooked. This then became a five days a week commitment as I broadened my training to jazz, tap, ballet and contemporary. I competed and trained throughout the country until I came to New York City at the age of 17 to attend New York University’s Tisch Dance Program, on scholarship. During this time, my world of dance exploded as I was exposed to companies and teachers including Nederlands Dance Theater, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, Azure Barton and Sean Curran. After graduation, I have worked as a professional dancer for the last decade plus in New York City. Some of the highlights include multiple appearances on The Tony Awards, The Tonight Show and Saturday Night Live as well as working with Dua Lipa, Johnnie Walker, Will Smith, A$AP Rocky, Samsung, GAP, Estée Lauder, Vogue, and Hermès. As a Choreographer and Movement Director, I have worked with Sony, Elle Magazine, The Melon Foundation, Hugo Boss, Peloton, and Rent the Runway.
After an injury while performing, I decided I wanted to expand my Artist and fell in love with acting, particularly the Meisner Technique. I am trained by Jennifer Monaco and am a graduate of the two year program at The William Esper Studio, training extensively in Meisner, Voice and Speech, and Lloyd Williamson’s movement technique. My commercial credits include Bank of America, Subway, and Macys.