No words can truly express how blessed and grateful I am for 2023. My first year as a professional actor validated every impulse and gut belief I held throughout training. I’ve found my purpose, my thing, the thing I would do for free. I love every aspect of the actor’s life, from the thrill of auditioning to the community building through rehearsals. Even the hurry-up-and-wait life of being on set appeals to me, so I can just sit here in my trailer and read, write, make music, or do whatever. Yes, please! From commercials to films, theater to class, I lived as an artist in 2023, and I’m ready to double down on my growth and experiences in 2024.