Andrea Speyer

Andrea Speyer is an American actress and writer. She was born and raised in Chicago by her loving mother and grandparents who were European immigrants. She learned French, German, Italian and English. Her father was of German, English, Irish and Swedish descent. " I had a wonderful childhood because of my family; especially my mother and grandparents who gave us so much of themselves and taught us by example about love, loyalty, humility and respect. There was always laughter, music, movies and art in our home. It was the place family and friends gathered for Sunday dinner and holidays." Although shy and soft spoken, she loved school and excelled in science, language, literature, and music; singing soprano in the girls chorus. She was enrolled in ballet at a young age and was accepted at the prestigious Boitzov School and The Fine Arts Academy becoming proficient in classical ballet, tap and modern dance. After high school, she studied Shakespeare and other classical works for stage an