Had to make appointments for her singing lessons with her father, a voice teacher who performed the National Anthem at Oklahoma Sooner games for 22 years, to prove she was serious about her training
Minored in dance and violin during college
Played Sally Bowles in the Broadway revival of Cabaret at Studio 54; her brother Mateja was also part of the cast
Traveled to China to sing in rock concerts with a top recording artist, Fei Xiang
Took shooting lessons from her uncle and cousin, both police officers, to prepare for her Law & Order role