I feel so fortunate to have grown up in a town like Kansas City that has such a vibrant theater community.

I remember walking onstage in the first performance, and something hit me like a brick wall, and I just knew at that moment that this is something I had to do for the rest of my life, and I've never looked back.

I was a kid who would try anything, and I said, 'Sure, I'll try theater - sounds like fun.'

I'd love to do an action film. I'd love to do a film based on a book series; I love to read the book and then go see the movie. I'd love to have a show on Disney; I love working for them. And I'm also working on getting some new music out of my own.

Up until I was about 12, I was a ballet dancer and a basketball player.

Guys and girls can be friends without having to date!

When I'm not on set, I'm in the studio.

I've had the opportunity to work on some really great indie features. One of them being 'Little Savages,' which is a super fun family film.

When I was little, I always wanted to grow up to be like Jessalyn Kincaid and Vanessa Severo. They showed me how much joy performing can give you.

I'm always going back to New York for Broadway workshops or reading. So I always keep my foot in the door: I'm always on the lookout for the next Broadway show.