Originally from a small town outside Seattle, Shannon is an actor, singer, and dancer living in Chicago. She earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from Roosevelt University (Chicago College of Performing Arts). Some favorite roles include Inga in Young Frankenstein (Little Theatre on the Square) and Marianne in Disaster! (Chicago Theatre Workshop). She was nominated for Best Lead Actor at the Chicago Musical Theatre Festival for her portrayal of Isla Claire in TRU and reprised the role at Stage 773 this fall. Shannon has been studying jazz, ballet, and tap for 9 years. She is the world's biggest Seinfeld fan.

Just closed: Jeff Recommended production of "Almost Heaven" at Theatre at the Center (Woman 1) ​https://www.theatreatthecenter.com/2020-season/almost-heaven