Lisa was born in Louisiana, but grew up in Southern California. She attended California State University, Long Beach where she studied theater arts, she received her BA and MA in theater. Lisa is a retired Army Colonel, with 28 total years of service. She completed her military career serving as a Logistics Brigade Commander in Iraq and retiring as a Division Chief of Staff. During her military service she found a way of blending her artistic side with the military, directing two live musical extravaganzas featuring Soldiers and civilians. Now retired she is truly living her lifelong dream of being an actress. Lisa is the youngest of five children.