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I started taking voice lessons at 16. At Louisiana State University, I majored in Music and Drama and went on to study acting in New York at Circle int he Square Theater School. I became an Equity member (professional union) in 1976. I studied singing with Maurice Jampol (coach to Lisa Minelli, Donna McKecknie and Barbra Streisand) for 2 years, then with Michael Jones, coach to NYU music and drama students and most recently with Sally Morgan, the creator of the "Sing Like you Speak" method I now use with my students. More about my performance activities here. In the late 1980's I became very interested in the performance genre of Cabaret. I spent several years appearing in New York Cabaret rooms learning this craft and studying there with Christopher Denny, Barry Kleinbort and Steve Ross. I began writing my own shows in 1990 and to this day consider myself a singing actress. I love to connect with the story, the character and my audience on an intimate level through wonderful music."

Laurie, an accomplished pianist and vocalist, has been performing and acting for the past 25+ years. She holds a Masters degree in Music as well as a Bachelors degree in Theater Arts. For the past 25 years while performing, Laurie has provided instruction in piano, voice and acting. She studied voice in New York City under Richard Lissemore and enjoyed a 7 year career in professional music with touring credits, regional credits as well as International and New York theater experience. Laurie has taught all ages and levels in voice, piano and acting.