Abby grew up in a very musical family, practically singing before she could speak. Her first performance venue was the brick "stage" in front of her fireplace where she gave memorable renditions of "On the Good Ship Lollipop" and "Hello Dolly". In high school, she was very involved in the band as a flute and piccolo player, but her first love was always the theatrical stage.
After receiving a BA in Vocal Performance from Harding University, she returned to her hometown of Houston, TX where she was a company member at the A.D. Players Theater.. She then continued her education at Oklahoma City University, where she received her MM in Music Theatre. Upon completion of graduate school, she migrated north and became a New Yorker. After moving to the city, Abby built a thriving career, performing in theaters across the country and in NYC, as well as making appearances in TV and Film. In 2017, Abby made her Broadway debut originating the role of Mrs. Puff in SpongeBob SquarePants at the Palace Theater. SpongeBob SquarePants was the most-nominated new musical of 2018 and won several awards, including Best New Musical (Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle) and Best Set Design of a Musical (Tony Award). Abby is now Chicago-based, and returns to NYC often for new projects.
In 2014, Abby became a certified Music Together teacher and finds opportunities to teach the program wherever she goes. Music Together beautifully integrates two of her biggest passions: children and music. In her free time, Abby likes to play word games, kiss babies' cheeks, bake cookies, and love on her amazing friends. She gives abundant thanks to her incredible family and friends for their unending support and love.
