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 in Singapore and Japan
She was a competitive gymnast for 10 years, competing and placing in multiple 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 various regional theaters and is an Equity Membership Candidate. She is represented by The Luedtke Agency
Other interests include arts & crafts, Japanese food, and animals (especially turtles)
