“I have been a performing artist and creator of original works most of my life.”
I have worked professionally on stage and TV/film in New York, L.A., Seattle, Portland, Salt Lake City, and Dublin, Ireland. At this point in my life I consider myself a “Jill of all performing arts trades” and don’t really care what area I am working on at any given time; just getting my hands dirty producing, directing, writing, acting, and teaching fuels me. I love the creative process and all that comes with it; collaboration, problem solving, accidents that magically morph into the perfect moment, the delicious rhythm of words and word play, dance (especially tap), and the realization of an idea that turns into entertainment, inspiration, or just plain, unadulterated, comedic fluff. It’s all good.
I have been a proud member of SAG-AFTRA for 30 years.
I have a BA in Theatre (MSUM) and a MA in Theatre Production (CWU).
“I am constantly inspired by my wonderful daughter Sophie Fay JiaoXin Shaw whom without I wouldn’t have created the Nursery Tap DVD series or written children’s content.”