I grew up in the near north suburbs of Chicago,   Half of me was a nerdy introvert and the other half,  a popular party girl and performer.  Still am a nerd. Still am a performer.

Until 2002, my money earning career was neuroscience research and teaching.  In 1988 I moved towards science policy and management.  Meanwhile, I often managed to study dance and  violin/ viola,  and  to perform in school, college, and community theater productions and to play in a piano quartet and a chamber orchestra.

In Los Angeles, I did  many student films, and then progressed to being cast in SAG/AFTRA projects and  joining SAG/AFTRA. I was eventually represented by an excellent boutique agency.   Thanks to their ethical, hard-working representation, I was able to learn so much by working with excellent directors and generous 'name' actors.  I loved it.  

 My lifeline has not been a straight line, but I am so happy now to be here, looking for the work that I enjoy doing  from here to the moon and back.

 I hope something on this site touches you.  That's what matters, right?