Crystal Robbins hails from Memphis, Tennessee where she began acting in children's theatre productions as a child. Quite active in the local theatre, she continued to pursue acting at the University of Memphis and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance. Additional studies include the British American Drama Academy at Balliol College, Oxford, England. Settled in Los Angeles since 1989, Crystal supplemented her film career with acting/directing theatre work nationwide, including New York stage roles, both Broadway and off-off Broadway, national tours and regional theatre. International contributions include collaborative work with Canadian choreographer Michelle Malmberg. Through a chance meeting with voice teaching legend Arthur Lessac, Crystal completed required studies in Voice, Speech and Body Work and is a Certified Lessac Trainer. She teaches at Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, California, Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg, Pennsylvania and privately out of Los Angeles.