Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Coda obtained most of her training in theatre and dance from Cass Technical High School and Marygrove College. She continued her journey as a BFA acting candidate at Southern Methodist University’s Meadows School of the Arts. During her time in the BFA program, she had roles in A Christmas Carol with the Dallas Theater Center; We Are Proud to Present… and The Cherry Orchard with SMU. Coda has also worked with Dallas Public Works where she fell in love with the relationship between theatre and community engagement. She aims to enhance that relationship throughout her career. Coda has enjoyed her time in Dallas tremendously and is excited to see where opportunity takes her.