In my normal life, I do not speak with an accent. It's harder for people to realize my hearing loss in everyday life.

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.

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.

In my normal life, I do not speak with an accent. It's harder for people to realize my hearing loss in everyday life.

The iPad was my first splurge after I got my first paychecks. I paid off the debt, and I now bring the iPad with me to auditions.

I'm a total nerd. I love comic books and video games and most of all zombies!

I got my first job when I moved to Los Angeles. I worked at a coffee shop for five years and it was one of the best experiences I ever had. It was a bunch of actors covering shifts for each other and becoming great friends.