Laverne's Story

When Laverne was born, the doctor said she was a boy. She and her brother were both so creative that they won scholarships to go to a very selective boarding school for talented young artists. The older Laverne got, the more she stood out for being different. After boarding school, Laverne leapt across stages from one city to another. Then transferred to a school in New York City where she started auditioning for college plays and indie films. Each time she took the stage, it was like a bolt of lightning zig-zag through her.

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