Born in Madrid, Spain to two hard-working military parents, William and Elizabeth Schoen. Her family has lived in New Orleans, La since the 1800s. Graduated from LSU with a double major in German and Performing Arts. Studied at The Atlantic Theatre Company in New York, and has performed in many different stage plays. Has a huge respect for method actors...prefers to use the Sanford Meisner technique. Was on Season 8 of The Next Food Network Star (2005).