What’s my story?

I was a selective mute for the first 8 years of my life. Acting and performing became powerful tools for me to explore my voice and identity. —By the time I was 10, I had printed out the entire Into the Woods script and performed scenes from it daily with my sibling.
I hold a B.S. in Acting, but I quickly realized I wanted to do more than just perform. While I still take acting, voice, and improv classes from time to time—because I enjoy what performing does for me—my path has expanded.
When I was 22 and struggling with identifying my purpose, I went on a solo road trip across the country and created a multi-media project titled The Seeds We Plant. Here I interviewed strangers about human connection and the seeds we wish to plant in one another’s lives. This trip helped clarify my love for human connection and desire to celebrate and help others.
Patch Adams is one of my favorite movies, as it inspired me to pursue Drama Therapy, Clown School (in Italy!), and an M.A in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
I’ve always felt different, and I’m now learning more about my neurodivergence—a journey that’s been both empowering and inspiring. It is my hope is to inspire and empower others who also feel different, misunderstood, or alone.
I have been directing high school theatre productions for the past 10 years and love it with all my heart.
I am a qualified lead teacher in early childhood education with 7 years of experience teaching preschool.
Fashion is a BIG part of my self-expression. Clothes help me explore myself freely and fully—check out my Dressed to Express series to see how I bring that to life.
I do a lot of things, but the core remains the same: I help people become more comfortable celebrating their authenticity, making mistakes, and exploring life through play and human connection.

Chicago Playback Theatre Company- Founding Member-Now Retired

In Playback Theatre, actors guide audience members in sharing their own memories and experiences which are then brought to life onstage by the actors using improv, movement, and music. Find out more info here at their website!

The Seeds We Plant Promo Video - Created by Me