It's one of those dreams I thought would be unattainable for someone like me, who came from nowhere.

I began with dance, doing ballet at 3, then tap, jazz, modern. Then I sang in church choirs, learned how to play clarinet and drums, sang with rock bands and only then did I get into musical theatre.

I've found that musical theater is my passion.

I like to scare myself and throw myself off the deep end.

When I was a 7-year-old girl, in my bedroom, on my karaoke machine, I would sing 'On My Own' or do a one-woman version of 'Les Miserables.'

I love to sing random stuff. That's exciting for me.

I want to make smart choices.