- When did you first discover theater/what was your first experience?
When I was five years old, my sisters and I produced a homemade version of Phantom of the Opera with bedsheets for curtains and a chandelier made out of toilet paper rolls. Phantom then became the first Broadway show I saw at age 13—I knew I would never want anything more than to be part of that theatrical magic in real life.
- When/how did you become a writer? Is there a writer, show, or text that particularly inspired you?
I began writing music after graduating college and moving to South Korea to create original educational shows. As both an aspiring performer and writer, I’m most drawn to multi-hyphenates like Anaïs Mitchell, Shaina Taub, and Sara Bareilles.
- How do you describe your style/work?
I love creating an indie-pop sound, something whimsical that features synths and an electric drum kit. As someone from the South, I also inevitably infuse my work with a folksy element or bit of twang.
- What is most rewarding to you about writing music?
When everything is at its messiest, music is the only thing that makes sense!!!