Emerging from a Greek-American family in Chicago, she began her acting path on stage at the Goodman Theatre, where she originated roles such as Varya in David Mamet’s adaptation of The Cherry Orchard. Transitioning to screen, her debut came with Heart of Dixie and Gross Anatomy in 1989, followed by parts in ER, Bad Influence, and the horror sequel Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare. She held regul…
