I'm from the small yet mighty state of Maryland and grew up watching classic movie musicals.  My introduction to the stage was at age 6 after seeing a cover of the country song "Let Er’ Rip" on American Idol Juniors. I sang this song in a local variety show that year and I went ALL out in a full pink cowgirl outfit: Click here for video proof!

 

 I was soon taking voice lessons and getting myself into every local/school/community theatre production I possibly could. After trying other things and even earning a 2nd degree black belt in karate after 10 years, nothing topped my pull towards the performing arts. I knew I had to be a part of this magical community. 

 

    I attended Rider University in New Jersey which allowed me to

easily travel to and fall in love with my future home, New York City.

 After graduating summa cum laude with my

B.F.A. in Musical Theatre, I moved to NYC.

 

Since then I have been so blessed with opportunities and experiences that little Julia could only dream about. I've worked at various regional theaters and toured internationally throughout Asia with The Sound of Music.  I most recently returned home from playing Dorothy Gale in

The Wizard of Oz on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas!

     

     Besides theatre, I have a fierce love for old bay seasoning, cold brew coffee, Taylor Swift, romance novels, all things The Bachelor, reality television in general, and trying every restaurant in NYC.

 

 -Julia:)