“I was born in San Antonio, TX, but moved to Lakewood, CO in elementary school. Then, I moved to Valley Center, CA in high school.” SchoolBornHigh SchoolMovedValleysElementary SchoolAntonioSan Antonio Author:Katie Leclerc
“I'm a total nerd. I love comic books and video games and most of all zombies!” BookGamesVideoComicComic BookNerdZombie Author:Katie Leclerc
“In my normal life, I do not speak with an accent. It's harder for people to realize my hearing loss in everyday life.” PeopleSpeakRealizingLossNormalHarderEverydayHearingAccentsEveryday LifeNormal LifeHearing Loss Author:Katie Leclerc
“In the deaf community, in order to play a role of someone with a hearing loss... you have to have hearing loss.” PlayOrderCommunityLossRolesHearingDeafHearing Loss Author:Katie Leclerc
“The iPad was my first splurge after I got my first paychecks. I paid off the debt, and I now bring the iPad with me to auditions.” FirstsPaidDebtAuditionsPaychecksIpadsPaid Off Author:Katie Leclerc
“I got my first job when I moved to Los Angeles. I worked at a coffee shop for five years and it was one of the best experiences I ever had. It was a bunch of actors covering shifts for each other and becoming great friends.” YearsFirstsJobsActorsFiveBecomingMovedCoffeeBunchFive YearsShopsLos AngelesCoveringGreat FriendCoffee ShopBest ExperiencesBecoming Great Author:Katie Leclerc
“I have a condition called Menieres disease which is a problem with fluid retention in the inner ear. It has four symptoms: ringing in the ear, pressure in the ear, fluctuating hearing loss, and attacks of vertigo.” ProblemLossFourConditionsDiseaseEarsPressureHearingSymptomsFluidRetentionHearing LossVertigo Author:Katie Leclerc
“It's really important to be active in your community, whatever community that is... find allies and find people who you relate to and who make you stronger as a group.” PeopleImportantCommunityGroupsStrongerActiveRelateAlliesMakes You Stronger Author:Katie Leclerc
“My junior year, I was in a play at school and five days before opening night, I still didn't know my lines. Opening night was a disaster. I was so embarrassed. The director made me work backstage for the rest of the performance.” KnowsYearsMadeStillsPlaySchoolNightLinesFiveDirectorsPerformancesDisasterOpeningEmbarrassedJuniorsJunior YearOpening Night Author:Katie Leclerc
“Before a big acting competition, my dad sent me a note that said, 'Define the moment. Don't let the moment define you.'” SaidMomentsBigsActingDadCompetitionNotesMy DadDefine You Author:Katie Leclerc
