• Resa is pronounced like "Tessa", or "Nessa" if you like Wicked references
  • Resa was born in Tokyo and had a multicultural upbringing, spending her childhood years attending international schools in Singapore and Japan​
  • She was a competitive gymnast for 10 years, competing and placing in various national and international competitions
  • In 2009, Resa was selected to represent the city of Tokyo at the International Olympic Committee session for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games city bid alongside the Japanese Prime Minister, the Governor of Tokyo, and Japanese Olympic medalists 
  • She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Rider University with a BFA in Musical Theatre
  • Resa has worked at regional theaters across America and is an Equity Membership Candidate. She has also showcased her talents in film, commercials, and voice work
  • She is based in New York City and is represented by The Luedtke Agency
  • Resa likes to use bullet points

Favorites:
Animal - Turtles (Resa is a certified Sea Turtle Ambassador)
Food - Anything Japanese, esp white rice
Word - "Marvelous"
​Ice cream flavor - Halo Farm's Black Cherry, Ben & Jerry's Americone Dream
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2010 All Japan Junior Championship
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With former IOC President Jacque Rogge