Bio

Lauren was born and raised in Arizona, where she began singing and dancing at the age of five and choreographing and teaching by the age of 15. After enjoying a great performing arts experience at Horizon High School in Phoenix, Lauren landed a full ride performance scholarship at Arizona State University where she received her bachelor's degree in Musical Theater and was recognized as the "Outstanding Graduate" by ASU's College of Fine Arts. During college, Lauren honed her craft by choreographing for multiple high schools, junior high schools, theater companies, and summer programs as well as performing in many University and Professional musical theater productions. She has been recognized for her work as an actress and choreographer by multiple "ariZoni" award nominations. After graduating from ASU, Lauren moved to New York City to pursue her passion for teaching and performing. While keeping busy doing shows, touring, and television work, Lauren also works as a Director and Choreographer for TADA Youth Theater in Manhattan, and choreographs for schools and theater companies all over NYC and Arizona. In the Spring of 2008, Lauren will be working in Arizona as the choreographer of Arizona State University's production of “Urinetown” as well as choreographing and teaching for other theater companies and schools in the Phoenix area.

For information on Lauren's performance career please click HERE.