I was bit by the acting bug after my first film, "Cooley High" and my life and been an adventure ever since. Got my degree in Acting/Directing @ Illinois State University and moved to LA after my second film "The Long Walk Home" w/ Whoopi Goldberg and Sissy Spacek! I began my television career there and continued to hone my film and theatre skills at the same time. I moved to NYC after 9 years and discovered my gifts as a singer, songwriter and poet! What a JOY!!! After 15 1/2 years in NYC , including debuting on BROADWAYand writing, directing and performing in my own One-Woman show in my hometown of Chicago, I Am ABSOLUTELY READY AND EXCITED about the second half of my JOURNEY!!! NEXT STOP...........RECORDING MY MUSIC CD before the end of 2016 !!!!
Unique traits: Poet, Lyricist and Teaching Artist
Actor
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Theater
by Theatre Squared/Benny Sato Ambush
Coretta Scott King and Fannie Lou Hamer
The Little Foxes
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Theater
by Goodman Theatre
Addie
Acclaim Awards, Best Ensemble - Gee's Bend @ Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
(2011)
A Times Newspaper Theatre Tribute Award, Outstanding Performance - Doubt: A Parable @ Clevlenad Play House
(2010)
Drama-Logue Awards, Best Actress - Flyin' West @ International City Theatre
(1997)
Drama-Logue Awards, Best Ensemble - Home @ International City Theatre
(1993)
Drama-Logue Awards, Best Actress - A Piece Of My Heart @ International City Theatre
(1993)