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About Raquel

A proud Philadelphia native, I've loved singing and being on stage since I was a kid. Despite that, I spent all of my childhood and most of high school horseback riding (see photo below).

It wasn't until I was in a production of The Laramie Project in high school that I realized I wanted to pursue acting professionally. I was, and still am, profoundly inspired by the impact the play had on me and my community. From that experience, I knew I wanted to be involved in telling stories that help encourage conversation, facilitate change and new ways of thinking. I have always found the most exciting and meaningful art to be art which pushes boundaries and challenges people's preconceived notions. I also love myself a dark comedy. 

After graduating high school I moved to NYC where I received my BFA in Acting with a minor in Musical Theater from Marymount Manhattan College. 

Since graduating, I have worked in theater and film both regionally and in New York. I have become especially passionate about new work and seek out story-driven material. I'm addicted to the wam weather and outdoors - I love to travel, hike, camp, swim and play outside as much as I possibly can. I am also determined to make this the year I start horseback riding again so I can reclaim my title, Raquel-HorseGirl. 

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