My Story…

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My Story… *

Born and raised in Rochester, NY, I spent my summers dancing at Rochester International Jazz Festival and enjoying ice cream cones on the Erie Canal.

I discovered my love for music at a young age when I was serenaded by the voices of my mom’s high school students every day after school. I began studying myself at Eastman Music School once a week, finishing each lesson with going downstairs to my favorite coffee shop, Java’s to grab a cup o’ Joe and read a book. At age 14, I found Shakespeare through Geva Theatre’s summer academy and fell head over heels. Since then, I knew I belonged on the stage!

I have a passion for literature, children’s education, and have embraced that by working as a camp director, teacher, and intern at several theatre companies.

I studied with Michael Feinstein’s Songbook Academy for two consecutive years, have harnessed a knack for *directing at my university, and still love to sing at my living room baby grand (with my brother on keys, of course!) any chance I get.

Currently, I am based in NJ where I am finishing up my senior year at Rider University studying Musical Theatre. I am headed to the mountains of Colorado this summer to perform in the resident company at Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre! In the fall, I’ll be making my way to the big apple.

Artists whose work inspires me: Laura Benanti, Kelli O’Hara, Sierra Boggess

A recent production I really LOVED: Hamnet (West End)

Favorite song: The Feeling by Sammy Rae

Go to snack: Pickles. Always.

Coffee order: Iced Vanilla Latte with Cinnamon

Currently reading… A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas

5-year-old Lydia’s hopes and dreams expressed on her grandfather’s desktop computer