As an actress, you get to basically be your character.

One of my favorite things is when I get letters and video messages from fans or people who have attended one of my workshops that say things like "because of your workshop, I finally have the confidence to go after my dream/love myself/have the strength not to listen to anyone telling me I can't do the things I really want to do!"

There are so many people I look up to and I try to watch some sort of video or interview every day, with an artist who does inspire me.

I also think there's something about dance, music and the arts that transcends all other types of communication and expression.

I feel so blessed to get to live out my dreams, and I want to help others live theirs.

I barely slept during high school because I was too busy dancing and acting all the time. The plan was to go to my dream college that had one of the best performing arts programs, and then go to LA to follow my dream of being an actress.

I never wear matching socks. It's kind of a thing that I have!