Maria is originally a “St. Louis Woman” and that is exactly where she first learned to sing the blues. She has traveled the world to advance her study of life and love for acting and singing.  First, off to NY where she starred off-Broadway and then onto LA where she is currently acting in independent films, TV, and theatre. Last year, Maria was chosen to work in Israel with some of the most recognized Hollywood and International film directors including Randal Kleiser, Jon Avnet and Uli Edel. Most recently she starred as Alma Mahler at the Los Angeles Theatre and in 2003 she produced, directed, and starred in Jean Genet’s “The Maids” at the Beverly Hills Playhouse.  Along with acting, singing and directing, Maria is also a songwriter.  In September, she was recognized as an up and coming new composer of Christian music by the Leading With Passion music ministry.  She is currently working on her album and will release her first single “What Does it Take to Change the World” this Christmas.  Maria is happy to once again be a part of a show that offers viewers something to think about and hopefully something to believe in.