Shannon Kingston grew up on Long Island and began acting by starring in her 8th grade play, "Oklahoma", as "Laurie". She later joined the Herberger College of Fine Arts at Arizona State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Summers off were spent at NYU Tisch's Stonestreet Studios. Shannon studies at The Groudlings, The Howard Fine Acting Studio, Scott Sedita for 1/2 hour comedy, and Stella Adler Technique.