L.A.-based actress, singer and dancer
My passion is engaged and collective storytelling rooted in compassion and curiosity. I believe in authentic, truthful connections that lead to collaboration and shared creative visions.
At the age of four, I had my first foray into the arts by going to the ballet. I was hooked! I continued my exploration through artistic pursuits and the search for truth by participating in the National Speech and Debate Association. My interest in human behavior naturally led to my career in acting, and I was guided to study Political Science and Psychology to fulfill this desire.
Upon graduation, I found myself in the field of international affairs, discovering the cultural nuances of our shared humanity, which I translated into empathy and respect for difference into acting. Soon after, I moved to New York City with “three bucks, two bags, one me” and learned from master teachers, especially life. I had the honor of becoming a member of the Professional Training Company at the Actors Theatre of Louisville, where I also discovered my love of anti-racism and equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging work, which I continue to develop as a facilitator.
I followed my affinity for visual art and media to Los Angeles, where I am happily pursuing film and TV opportunities. I have the tremendous fortune to live my dream, and the gift is the creation of beauty. I am inspired by the full spectrum of life, and I use the palette of the emotions to express the unspeakable. I hope to touch the timelessness of the stream of life and reach others through the power of the imagination. I live in the spirit of service, and I would be honored to have you on my journey.
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Some Fun Facts
→ I have a dead man’s gums in my mouth (ask me!)
→ I once sang “Der Hölle Rache” (Mozart’s Queen of the Night Aria) 6X/week for a show
→ I have lived in Ottawa, Beijing, Paris, Dallas, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., NYC, and L.A.
→ I am also an astrologer, model, yogini, and pet sitter!
→ My first theatrical experience was breaking my arm and going to the ER an hour before the show in first grade; thankfully, it’s all been uphill from there!
→ I have worked for multiple United Nations organizations
→ I am a proud Gryffindor (Harry Potter), 2w3 (SO/SX) in the Enneagram, ENFP-T (MBTI), 2/4 Emotional Projector (Human Design), and 279 Peace Seeker (Tritype)!
→ My nickname was “The Snack Queen” in my apprentice class
→ My clown name is “Lonely Tammy Never-Squirt, but you can call me Back Off Infected Substitute” (thanks, Chris Bayes!)
→ I am a huge fashionista and have been a Brand Ambassador for Bulgari, ARQ, and James Street Co., among other high-end brands!
→ My favorite dance moves are the running man, the funky chicken, and the floss
→ I am a Soft Classic (Kibbe ID) with Ingenue, Ethereal, and Classic style essences (Kitchener) in the True Autumn color palette!
→ Sailor Moon is (still) my idol!
→ I was once voted “Most Likely to Randomly Fall Asleep Still in My Clothes in the Middle of Nowhere” at a Thanksgiving party
→ Cook or baker?: Baker (I make a mean tiramisu and chocolate chip cookie)
Say Hello!
Thank you for visiting, and I hope to see you again soon!
Theatrical/Commercial: JoAnn Smolen, Rage Models & Talent
Fit/Print Modeling: Faith Lorenzen, Rage Models & Talent
Management: Madison Elder, Legacy Management 51