I knit, I like to do special effects make-up like fake blood and latex, and I speak jibberish and ubby dubby.
What has been the most unique job/chore you've ever had?
Probably my job at the glass shop.
What are your personal goals in life?
To be happy and whole no matter what and to be financially stable.
What music would your friends be surprised you own?
My friends know I like everything so they wouldn't be surprised. But if you didn't know me, you might be surprised to know I have 90's pop like B*Witched, Five and S Club 7.
Do you have any rituals or things you do before you perform?
I pray and breathe deeply and eat candy when my throat is dry.
What's your most embarrassing moment?
In high school doing the play "Annie," I had a wardrobe malfunction and the back of my dress was open down to my underwear. The whole cast was behind me and could see my underwear.
What's your proudest moment?
Every time my little sisters tell me they love me without me saying it first.
If you couldn't sing, which talent would you most like to have?
Probably filmmaking or skateboarding.
What would people be surprised to learn about you?
That I was a founding member of the Barnstable High School Bocce Team.
What have you learned (about yourself) by going through the Idol audition process?
I have learned to totally push my limits and test myself. I've also started to be less shy.
How do you plan on differentiating yourself in the competition?
By choosing unique songs and putting my own twist on them.
Who are your musical influences?
Janis Joplin, Billie Holiday, Lauryn Hill, Courtney Love, Johnny Lang, my dad, Stevie Wonder, David Bowie...the list goes on.
If you have 24 hours to do anything you wanted, what would you do?
Buy my family a new house and car and shoot a cameo in a horror film.
Who is the person that you would most like to meet?
Courtney Love
Of the past 8 seasons, who's been your favorite Idol contestant thus far?
Either Fantasia or Elliott Yamin.
If you could perform in any venue in the world, where you that be and why?
Maybe Wembley Stadium because it's MASSIVE.
What was the first concert you attended?
Spice Girls!
How has music inspired you?
Music has gotten me through the hardest time where if I didn't have certain music to listen to, I would have done something stupid.
What makes a great performer?
A great performer is energetic and engages the crowd.
How do you combat stage fright?
By breathing deeply and looking out past the audience.
What's been the most surprising part of the Idol experience so far?
I surprised myself with my performance on group day.
If you could redo any moment in your life, what would it be and why?
None because everything I've done or been through, good or bad, has made me who I am and I like who I am.
If you could perform with any person or group, who would it be and why?
Hanson because they have changed and saved my life with their music multiple times since I was 6 years old.
Which theme week would be most challenging to you and why?
Country because that's the one genre I have little or no experience with.
What theme week would you love to have for Season 9?
Maybe 90's music or blues.
What's your dream song to perform?
"Ball and Chain" by Janis Joplin or "Strange Fruit" by Billie Holiday.
What one performance in a past AI season will you always remember?
