(Actress) has been a professional performer and educator for over 10 years. Originally from central NJ, she holds a BFA in Theater with a concentration in Acting and a BFA in Dance from Montclair State University. Rachel is an adjunct professor in the theater and dance departments at both Kean University and Montclair State University as well as a faculty member/judge with Groove National Dance Competition. She is a founding member and rehearsal director for moe-tion dance theater (Artistic Director: Maureen Glennon), a small professional modern dance company based in NJ. Her own choreography has been presented in NYC, at schools throughout NJ and at regional theaters in NJ and NH. Favorite choreographic credits: …and with your hands your heart (original work) for Kean APA Dance Showcase, Lippa’s Wild Party for MSU main stage, Associate Director/Choreographer for Cats & Associate Choreographer for Cabaret both for Mount Washington Valley Theater Company (NH). Some favorite acting credits include: Lower East Side Murder Mystery 1873: The Ryan Case (Sally Watkins u/s- Production Nominated for 2012 Drama Desk Award, Unique Theatrical Experience), Lower East Side Murder Mystery: 1975 (Claire Lombardi/ Original Cast) produced by LiveINtheater based in NYC. reasons to be pretty (Steph), Dream of the Burning Boy (Chelsea), U.S. Drag (Angela), Fiddler on the Roof (Tzeitel), Cats (Rumpleteazer), La Cage Aux Follies (Odette/Dance Capt.), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Ensemble/Dance Capt.), Cabaret (Lulu/ Dace Capt.) Godspell (Gilmer/Swing). “We are the music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams.”