Wanted to become an actor after watching auditions of her high-school production of Guys and Dolls during after-school detention; auditioned for the role of Miss Adelaide and got the part
In 1988, made her off-Broadway debut in the musical Lucky Stiff
Graduated from Fordham University with a degree in history more than 20 years after she first enrolled
Active supporter of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, a non-profit fundraising organization that brings awareness in the fight against AIDS