Raised in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Acted and danced in community theatre productions in Canada at a young age

Began professional stage career as a singer with the Royal Conservatory Choir in Victoria, British Columbia

Danced as member of the Connecticut Ballet Company and the Throne Dance Company

Made film debut as a background dancer in "Fame"

First speaking role and TV debut in an episode of "Hill Street Blues"

First film in a leading role, "Tex"

Breakthrough film, "The Big Chill"

Published first novel, "Singing Songs"

Sold the rights to her novel "Singing Songs" to United Artists