Originally from Belleville, Olivia graduated with her HBA in Theatre & Drama Studies and Diploma in Acting (U of T/Theatre Erindale & Sheridan College), in 2012. Since graduating she has remained active in theatre and performing arts in the Toronto and Barrie areas Constance Ledbelly in Goodnight Desdemona, Good Morning Juliet (Theatre Erindale), Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors (SST), Velma Kelly in Chicago (MAT), Irene Molloy in Hello Dolly! (SST), Hope Cladwell in Urinetown (MAT) – but also, and very importantly she remains acquainted with her first love….MUSIC!
While living in Toronto she began singing in an acoustic duet with guitarist (and now husband), Paul Everett. The duet, Pj & Oli performs for events and weddings in Barrie and the GTA, as well as touring some of the wineries in Prince Edward County during the summer.
Olivia began teaching in 2015, and was an instructor assisting with the Triple Threat program at The Melody in Me before she joined Moving Art, in September 2019. She enjoys being part of the lively and artistic environment at Moving Art, and working with the excellent staff to help provide the Barrie area with great Arts education and performance skills.
