Vanessa is an American actress. She was born in Bay Shore, Long Island and was raised in Syracuse, NY. She is a lifelong professional story teller. She grew up on the stage and has performed in more than 50 productions, many of which she held a lead role, including a personal favorite, Abigail in "The Crucible." In 2002 she won Syracuse Stage's 'Young Playwright Award' for her one-man show, "Urn." In 2003, she stage managed "The Diary of Anne Frank" at Syracuse Civic Theater. From 2001-2004, she ...