Amanda has always loved dressing up, playing with dolls and putting on her own skits and plays.

Initially pursuing professional work as a young adult, she trained through a variety of seminars and workshops in New York City and Toronto, including The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and Equity Showcase Theatre. Picking up where she left off, she has taken classes with The Second City, Bad Dog Improv, Westend Studio Theatre, and Pro Actors Lab.

She is currently a signed actress, working in film, TV, and theatre in Toronto.

Uniquely positioned to coach, Amanda also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Toronto and a Master of Arts Seminary Degree from Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary in California.

She is a mother of two girls and loves to paint, draw, sketch and philosophize.

Current Credits Include:

• Untold Stories of the ER

• Killer Clues Forensic Detectives

• A Silent Earth

• Shout! The Mod Musical

• Variety of commercial credits

Her acting approach is her own, drawing on respected acting teachers Stanislavski and David Rotenberg; she blends their approaches with Jungian psychology, leadership, and personal development strategies.

Amanda is a mix of acting technique, spirituality and real-world experience that makes her approach totally her own.

She is a seasoned people leader with 20+ years of experience leading small groups and providing 1:1 mentorship.