Hi! You’re probably wondering how I got here…
Photo by Ken Yotsukura Photography
Well, it all started in a little Virginian town called South Riding. Ever heard of it? It’s okay; not many people have. We’re mainly known for fast food fried chicken, mediocre high school football teams, and last but certainly not least… Grammy award nominee, Jim Van Slyke!
After my critically acclaimed performance as Annie in Annie (Jr.) at J. Michael Lunsford Middle School (where I was unfortunately subjected to wearing an unsightly red wig), I made it my mission to somehow top that performance–a goal I am still chasing.
I then went on to study at The Catholic University of America, obtaining my BM in Musical Theatre. And before you ask, yes, I was subject to zoom ballet classes in my 500 sqft apartment living room, which I shared with three roommates. What a time to be alive!
Photo by Ken Yotsukura Photography
Since graduation, I have worked primarily in the DC metro area, in works such as Ride the Cyclone at Arena Stage, King of the Yees, Soft Power, and Pacific Overtures at Signature Theatre, Waitress and Dance Nation at Olney Theatre Center, The Day You Begin (US Premiere) at The Kennedy Center, and Shakespeare in Love at Keegan Theatre–where I was honored with a Helen Hayes Nomination for Outstanding Lead.
Offstage, you can find me running my business, JadeStone Inc., and living my best grandma life: knitting, reading, drinking coffee, tending to my plants and hanging out with my cat, BoBo (Govt. name: Booty or Bootyhole).