Malinda, hailing from Chipley, Florida, is a proud graduate of University of Mobile, where she earned a Master of Arts in musical theatre and a Bachelor of Music in musical theatre. Malinda has over 8 years of classical, commercial, and musical theatre voice experience, in addition to extensive acting and dance training. Her recent stage credits include Meg in Little Women, Jerusha in Daddy Long Legs, and Shelby in Steel Magnolias. She has taught classes, camps, and directed shows with Emerald Coast Theatre Company since 2019 and is passionate about educational theatre. She is thrilled to instruct and enrich young thespians at Bay Area Performing Arts!