Erika was born in a small farming town just outside of Montreal, Quebec. A natural performer, she first starred as Clara in the Nutcracker Ballet when she was just 8 years old. The role of Cinderella in the Roger's and Hammerstein musical cemented her love for musical theatre in high school and she has been studying music, theatre and dance ever since. Erika graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Concordia University in Montreal and has trained with teachers from the Stratford Conservatory in Ontario, the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York as well as voice and theatre professionals from York, Ryerson and The University of British Columbia. She enjoys ballet, surfing, hiking, yoga and cross-country skiing. Erika is also an accomplished photographer, speaks fluent French and is a hobby equestrian. She loves to travel, her most recent adventures include India, Israel, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Barbados and Mozambique.