Biography

Was named after Natalie Wood in West Side Story (1961) and won an award for playing "Rosalia" in her Fenton High School's theatre production of the same name in Bensenville, IL which borders the southwest side of Chicago's O'hare Airport.

Has played a Nurse in at least 4 productions, and is licensed as a Practical Nurse in real life. Received a Nursing scholarship based on her submission paper where she believed "Laughter is the Best Medicine" and you don't need a prescription or authorization from your insurance company for it. She graduated #1 in her graduating class.

Natalie has stated that she feels her greatest "roles" to date have been that of a single Mother to her daughter Amanda Leigh, as a Licensed Foster Parent to other children, and as a self proclaimed Volunteer-aholic. She received a scholarship to attend the volunteer management training in her State's Capital and wishes that more people would know the joy and satisfaction you feel when you volunteer your most precious commodity: Your time.