Lauren grew up in Chicago, making her professional theatre debut at age 12 at the Goodman Theatre. In Los Angeles, Lauren began her association with the award winning Rubicon Theatre Company when she played the title role in “Diary of Anne Frank” at age 14. She received a Los Angeles Stage Alliance Ovation Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her performance in Bus Stop, and winning a Santa Barbara Independent award for her portrayal of Emily in “Our Town.” In the spring of 2015, Lauren joined the company of the Tony Award-winning musical Fun Home, taking over the role of Medium Alison for a four-month run in 2016. She next originated the role of #25 in Sarah DeLappe’s critically-acclaimed play The Wolves, which enjoyed two sold-out runs Off-Broadway, and won both an Obie and a Drama Desk Award for Best Acting Ensemble. In 2019, Lauren starred as Jo in “Jagged Little Pill,” an original musical featuring the iconic songs of Alanis Morrissette.
