I am a recent graduate from New York University, Tisch School of the Arts, receiving my BFA in Drama from The New Studio on Broadway, focusing on musical theatre, and Stonestreet Studios, a residency program concentrating on screen acting for Film and TV, where I received the Tisch Drama Outstanding Achievement in Studio Award. 

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I am passionate about bringing people joy, which is a huge reason I love acting so much. The first time I truly realized the impact that I could make on someone through performance was when I worked as a character performer with the Peter Pan Foundation. Through PPF, I have been able to visit Children's Hospital Oakland and work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Eastern Seals Bay Area to bring a little magic to kids who need it most. Seeing the immediate joy that I was able to bring to people's lives by performing with PPF made me realize that this was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.

 

While I currently call New York City home, I was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. I also consider the Disneyland Resort to be another home and am proud to call myself an EXPERT turtle talker at the esteemed attraction "Turtle Talk with Crush," where I am known as Cowabunga Kristina. When I'm not acting, you can probably find me at the aquatorium, asking Crush many important questions.

 

Anyway, I am super excited to continue my journey and find more people to share it with. Below is a little video I made to help you get to know me even better!