Carrissa is not just your average teenager. She has many talents and many passions. Her Talents and passions include Modeling, Acting, singing, writing, soccer, swimming, webdesign and photography.

At just 13 years old Carrissa's first acting expirience was at the Venue Theater. She got cast the Lead Role Maria from the musical "West side story." Through out Carrissa's years of acting and singing... she has been in numerous Musicals from Ruth Eckerd hall to the Venue Theater. She has had various years of vocal and acting coaching through the Hoffman institute at Ruth Eckered hall.When Carrissa was 15 she was in a commercial for the "River Valley Ranch Resort." which was played nationwide. At age 16 Carrissa was featured on the top cover of the "Tappa Magazine." of the June issue. For many years Carrissa has been helping the ESE students, and leading in the Talent shows that they perform. She enjoys getting up and teaching the kids new dance moves, and choosing songs for them to sing. "I enjoy helping out the kids and leading them in dance and song. My most favorite part is knowing each and every one of them can have their moment to shine. Everyone should have a moment to shine. "