In the deaf community, in order to play a role of someone with a hearing loss... you have to have hearing loss.

In the deaf community, in order to play a role of someone with a hearing loss... you have to have hearing loss.

My junior year, I was in a play at school and five days before opening night, I still didn't know my lines. Opening night was a disaster. I was so embarrassed. The director made me work backstage for the rest of the performance.

I have a condition called Menieres disease which is a problem with fluid retention in the inner ear. It has four symptoms: ringing in the ear, pressure in the ear, fluctuating hearing loss, and attacks of vertigo.

I was born in San Antonio, TX, but moved to Lakewood, CO in elementary school. Then, I moved to Valley Center, CA in high school.

It's really important to be active in your community, whatever community that is... find allies and find people who you relate to and who make you stronger as a group.

Before a big acting competition, my dad sent me a note that said, 'Define the moment. Don't let the moment define you.'