Andrea Fantauzzi was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan, but was raised in Kansas City, Missouri. A graduate of The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts and The Second City, she won Best Actress at the Las Vegas Global Film Festival for her lead comedic role in the short film BUTTER CUP, along with several nominations. The Owner and Founder of the production company Fanta-Zee, LLC., she has a strong background in improvisation, acting (comedy and drama), writing, directing and producing and is a multiple award-winning Director and Filmmaker.