Biography

When Shannon was a tiny human sitting in one of those velvet theater seats in Orange County, California that almost could swallow her whole she was captivated by the stories she saw on stage. She decided then and there that's what she wanted to do with her life. This inspired her to sing with Pacific Chorale Children's Chorus and study acting at South Coast Repertory Theater's youth conservatory. She would survive a hunger games like experience majoring in theater performance at Chapman University while seeking refuge doing musicals such as Anne of Green Gables at The Chance Theater in Anaheim.

Post college she would go on to find kinder training with Jen Krater at Krater Studios, Saxon Trainor at Annie Grindlay Studios, and multiple teachers at Upright Citizen's Brigade. Her musical theater love would continue on multiple stages in the Southern California area. She has also appeared in many commercials including one where she made out with Santa and one where she re-enacted the pottery wheel scene in 'Ghost' with the Bachelor "Pilot" Pete.

Shannon is also a talented writer with her byline appearing in the OC Register, Knock LA, InsideHook, and more. She is a Staff Writer for LittleThings and a frequent contributor to WeGotThisCovered.

Shannon is an only child who decided to claim her cousin's children as her nieces and nephews. She is a proud auntie to the 5 coolest kids ever.

Her rescue cat Lucky makes sure her feet are warm every night by sleeping directly on top of them.

Always give her book recommendations.
- IMDb mini biography by: Shannon Cudd