My adventure in the arts began at the age of 12 when I realized I could take my passion for being the class clown from the classroom to the stage. This led me to become the only sixth-grader to get a lead in my middle school's production of "Crazy for You." From that point forward, I was in love with performing. Every opportunity I could get to be on stage, I would take it, even if it meant rehearsing for four shows at once on top of school.

At the age of 16, I began performing professionally, being in the ensemble of "Oliver!" at my local regional theatre. There, I continued to find opportunities to do what I love while gaining valuable real-world, hands-on training in the industry.

I knew that New York City is where I had to be. At 18, I moved to the city to attend the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, where I maintained a talent-based scholarship until I graduated.

Since coming to the city, I've had the incredible opportunity to meet wonderful people in and out of the industry and be in rooms I had never even dreamed of. My main focus now is making more meaningful connections, making art I am proud of in any performance medium, and, like everyone else in the city, honing my always-present but never-asked-for Patti Lupone impression.