She started playing classical guitar at age 4. Appeared on the national public radio show "From the Top" when she was 9 years. Studies guitar at Music Institute of Chicago.



Learned to play bass guitar and cello specifically for her performance in The School of Rock (2003). Is of Filipino, Russian and Spanish heritage. Enjoys drawing, listening to music, playing bass guitar and guitar, reading, singing, spending time on the computer, and writing. Was given the nickname 'Reeba Deeba' from The School of Rock (2003) cast mate Jack Black.