Born and raised in Napa Valley, California, Kirsten moved with her family to Los Angeles as a teenager. Following a love for acting led her to discover her talents as a writer and director. Graduating from the University of Southern California in 2000 with a degree from the School of Cinema-TV, Kirsten is enjoying a career as a hyphenated filmmaker having added the role of Producer to her talents. Known for her skills in Independent film and having traveled and filmed across America numerous times she looks forward to every filmmaking challenge.