Long story short ––
I grew up in Oakland, CA where I began acting in school plays and as a personality at Children's Fairyland (a quaint hometown theme park for kids). At 21, I moved to New York City to join a conservatory program at The Actors Theatre Workshop, an award-winning non-profit theater and educational institution. I spent over a decade in ATW's company, performing and overseeing many of their community programs, including The Builders of the New World, an educational theater program for children living in NYC's temporary housing facilities.
In 2017, I decided to head back to my home state and shift my focus toward TV, film, and commercial work. When not auditioning, I work on the jewelry line I co-founded in 2019 (EMBLM Fine Jewelry) and love getting outside, catching up on my favorite shows and of course, going to the movies!
Thank you for visiting and I hope to see you on set or stage!
Mariko