An Akron native, Kathleen graduated from the Musical Theatre Program at Baldwin Wallace University and is a proud member of SAG/AFTRA and Actors’ Equity Association. Kathleen performed professionally for over a decade in New York City, internationally as Belle in Beauty and the Beast in Hong Kong, China, and at many top regional theatres across the country. Locally, she has performed at Great Lakes Theater Festival, Cain Park, Dobama Theatre, and the Beck Center. Kathleen has starred in national commercials including Olay skincare, Red Lobster and Axe Body Spray and her primetime TV credits include Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Kathleen has taught dance, acting, voice, and musical theatre for many years and her directing/choreographing credits include Shrek, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, The Little Mermaid, Spamalot, The Descendants, and The Pajama Game. She's crazy about her husband, Jarid, their little boy, Ben, and their two puggles (Maple and Bacon).