Olivia Scicolone is a regional performer and educator with a special talent for empowering the students and performers she directs. After graduating with a BA from Yale and an MFA in Acting from NYU, she spent several years teaching Shakespeare to incarcerated women through the Artist Rehabilitation Coalition. In addition to her theater work, Olivia is a writing coach and educational consultant who guides students through the college application essay process. Her high success rate in helping students gain admission to their top-choice schools reinforces a core principle in all of her creative work: bold self-expression leads to growth and opportunity, no matter the medium. Whether coaching students in public speaking, guiding them through college applications, or teaching Shakespeare, Olivia emboldens students to fearlessly communicate.