Acting is my first love. I thrive on fully embodying a character and stepping into their world. I’ve been performing ever since I was a kid in New York City, my hometown, and I went on to study acting at Skidmore College and further at the Moscow Art Theatre. I continue to refine my craft through Meisner Technique training at the Matthew Corozine Studio (MCS) and on-camera study with Bob Krakower Studios. My experience spans film, television, stage, commercials, and voiceover—and I’m always eager to bring fresh life, truth, and energy to my next role.

I create one-of-a-kind freestyle songs on the spot, inspired by audience suggestions, prompts, or questions about life and the universe. Whether I’m electrifying crowds of 3,000+, singing at corporate events, or performing at intimate birthdays or living room gatherings, I transform spontaneous ideas into musical storytelling. Several of my freestyles have later evolved into fully produced tracks under my former artist name, WereKitten (pronounced "ware-kitten"). Today, I perform as Zandra. I’ve trained in freestyle storytelling with the cast of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Freestyle Love Supreme and co-hosted The Lyrical Meditation Cypher Podcast, a series blending hip-hop and wellness.

I’m currently a writer and editor at Everyday Health, where I cover a wide range of wellness topics. Previously, I spent over 7 years at the New York Post as a reporter and editor, writing exclusives and trending stories for the online Features department and producing on-camera video reporting in a fast-paced newsroom. A pun-master with a knack for punchy, on-brand copy, I excel at getting to the heart of any story. My reporting has been recognized by AdWeek, and I’m also a grant-winning playwright. I look forward to translating your vision into words.