Lauren Norman was born in Maryland and raised in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Her mother, born in England, is a school guidance counselor and her father works in software sales.Her first experience in the theater was when she insisted on performing Hamlet's "Alas, poor Yorick" speech in 4th grade.She loves bright colors, classical music, ballroom dancing, Indian and Ethiopian food, anything involving citrus, and traveling. One of her favorite places is Istanbul, Turkey. Lauren has traveled to 19 countries, and is active in oyster restoration in New York Harbor.She loves warm sunny days, hiking gear and has a weakness for southern fried chicken and biscuits. She likes coming home to her cat and dog (who greet her at the door) and is terrible at painting her own nails. Show less «