- Graduate of the Drama Studio London at Berkeley.
- Is mentioned in the book "Rebel...The Life & Legend Of James Dean" by Donald Spoto.
- Studied acting under Kerri Shawn at Civic Arts Repertory in Walnut Creek CA.
- Studied ballet under David Ramos and Donald Eryck at Contra Costa Ballet in Walnut Creek CA.
- Was in the same drama class (and club) at Ygnacio Valley High in Concord CA as actor D.C. Douglas.
- Went to Pleasant Hill High School with actress Beth Toussaint.
- An avid James Dean fan (who are commonly known as 'Deaners'), Erika attends the annual Museum Days Festival, which is a 4-day long remembrance celebration and memorial held every September in Fairmount, Indiana.
- One of her first acting jobs was in a film for UCLA which starred Martin Sheen's brother Joe Estevez. In "Greystone" Erika played a mental patient and Mr. Estevez played the doctor. It was filmed at the famous Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills CA.
- Erika's first job after moving to Hollywood was working at The Broadway, famed department store on the corner of Hollywood & Vine.
- During the time Erika was a ballet dancer her mom Lois was a belly dancer.
- Erika's dad used to play golf with the great Willie Mays in San Francisco in the 1960's.
- Went to high school with former Oakland A's player Lance Blankenship.
- Studied acting under Val Bettin in Hollywood CA.
- When Erika worked at Chuck E. Cheese pizza, actor Todd Susman would come in once a week and have lunch.
- Erika was in an Eoin Harrington music video.
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