Born and raised in Central Florida, Shawna was exposed to the arts at a young age participating in musical theatre and choir, and learning piano and guitar. Eventually, she was introduced to another passion: audiovisual production. In college, Shawna studied Journalism & New Media and Music in Nashville, TN continuing to grow artistically and professionally. She considers her greatest accomplishments her Edward R. Murrow Award and performing 21 shows as Timon in Lion King Jr.