Resa is pronounced like "Tessa", or "Nessa" if you like Wicked references
Resa was born in Tokyo and spent her childhood in Singapore and Japan
Her family's hobby of the flying trapeze led her to start training in artistic gymnastics. She went on to compete and place in 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. She got to travel to Copenhagen, Denmark as a future Olympian alongside the Japanese Prime Minister, the Governor of Tokyo, and Japanese Olympic medalists. Her speech for the IOC members emphasized the importance of anti-doping and raising awareness for climate change
After graduating high school in Japan with an International Baccalaureate diploma, she took a leap of faith and moved to the United States
She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Rider University with a BFA in Musical Theatre
Resa has worked at various regional theaters and is an Equity Membership Candidate
Other interests include arts & crafts, Japanese food, and animals (especially turtles)
