The reason I want to be an actor is due to wanting to tell a story that someone could relate to or be entertained by. As a child one of my only escapes was films, television, and theatre. It was the one space where I wasn’t judged or bullied. I could watch something and feel a multitude of emotions and feelings while being taught lessons or morals. I remember watching all forms of media with my parents and then I’d force them to sit and watch me perform a "presentation." What that entailed was younger me putting on an episode or clip of whatever TV show or movie I was obsessed with and I’d mouth the words and act like I was the character(s) of my choosing. I’d also force them to listen to my showtune concerts. They were real champs and they are my biggest supporters to this day. Then when I was about eleven years old I discovered I was at the very least queer and from then on I wanted to focus on queer stories being properly told and that is something that sticks with me to this day. Now I identify as a lesbian and as I grew to realize this aspect about myself and grow comfortable, theater and acting itself brought me joy and comfort. I was allowed to explore myself without judgement. It makes me the artist I am and I am so incredibly proud of my journey and art is all about journey. I am an artist who longs for connection. If I can make one person feel safe or at the very least entertained and give them an escape from whatever is causing them stress in their life even for 20 minutes or three hours then that will fulfill me. On stage, in animation, or on screen my mission is connection with my fellow collaborators in theatre, general arts, and the audience.
