Born and raised in McKinney, Texas, Samantha is a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (Dallas, TX) and The University of Tulsa, where she received her BA in Theatre, with an emphasis in acting and directing.  Upon graduation, Samantha spent thirteen months as an apprentice at The Purple Rose Theatre Company, founded by Jeff Daniels, in Chelsea, Michigan. Upon completion, Samantha moved home where she has since been seen locally on stage and film in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Samantha is enthusiastic and passionate about creating meaningful art.  Samantha is currently signed with the Kim Dawson Talent Agency and is pursuing her MFA in Acting at the University of Houston.