Trivia

Second cousin to Johnny Mathis.

She is a classically trained vocalist and sings in Latin, German, and Italian Vocal.

Taught Middle School and High School Drama and Choir.

Played viola for 9 1/2 years. Held 'first chair' in Rockford Area Youth Symphony Orchestra.

Recipient of a Gold Record for Quite Time which she Co-Wrote for Regina Belle.

Served as a muse to Chicago fashion photographer Paul Mainor for two years.

Launched her production company, Punkin Pictures dubbed after her nickname, 'Punkin'. Current projects include a "made for streaming" film optioned by a major studio; a drama series; and a number of non-scripted shows with major talent attached.

Apprentice in Rockford Dance Company (RDC).

Attended Children's Theater Company in Minneapolis on a full scholarship.

Three Stooges actress, Delores 'Dee' Green was her middle school acting teacher.

Attended Nyack College to study with world-renowned Opera Star and Vocal Coach, Dr. Marion B. Howe.

Cast in The Me Nobody Knows, after going in on the twelfth callback for Broadway Director Edwin Sherin.

Co-Starred opposite Phil Morris, Annette O'Toole, Dan Lauria, Ed Begley Jr. in the staged reading of the Lynn Mamet play A Piece of the Pie at the famed Coronet Theater in Los Angeles.

Worked for the DNC, while still in High School in Rockford, IL.

Long-time Vegan and deeply committed to a daily practice of meditation.