Shannon Gisela is a South Florida native, raised by her Venezuelan mother and Irish father. Beginning her journey into acting by way of improvisation and a Saturday Night Live x Upright Citizens Brigade Scholarship Winner, she has graced the screen in premieres at Sundance and Slamdance Film Festivals. Shannon earned her B.S. in Psychology with a Specialty in Leadership Studies from the University of Central Florida. She's studied acting at Class Act studios and SAK Comedy. Some of her favorite credits include, The Lion King (Young Simba),  Pink is the Color of the Ocean, and Unmarked Graves.