She was born in Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital and later moved to the
San Gabriel Valley and Riverside California, where she graduated high
school.
She served 8 years in the U.S. Army Reserves, received a Bachelors
Degree from California State University in Los Angeles and attended the
University of Southern California for graduate school.
She has also received a degree from New York University.
She has a dance background, studied acting at H.B. Studio, the Stanley
Greene Media Center and the SAG Conservatory in New York City. She has
also coached with Anthony Abeson.