Shandi was born and raised in the foothills of western North Carolina. She found a love for the arts at a young age. Her Fisher Price tape recorder followed her through the house, and at three her parents enrolled her in ballet. Because of this there is videographic evidence of her falling in love with the stage.
During 6th grade Shandi was bitten by the acting bug when she was cast as Martha Cratchit in her class’s production of A Christmas Carol. This interest also went through high school where she was involved with the theatre department. And then into college where she majored in theatre and graduated cum laude with her BA.
She has had the privilege of portraying characters ranging from a princess, to a zany Herbology professor, to a music obsessed vampire. She looks forward to continuing to create new characters and work with passionate people.
In addition to theatre and acting Shandi has also always had an interest in history and literature. You can find some of her couplets, lyrics, book reviews, and other musings here. Shandi also hopes to raise awareness for Turner’s and Li- Fraumeni’s Syndromes. Genetic mutations she lives with and is always happy to talk about.
