Biography:

Lauren Neal was born in Aurora, Colorado, before studying acting, dance, and art semiotics at Brown University. Lauren also holds a master's degree in data science from the University of Virginia. Lauren made her small screen debut in Delirium (2014) after booking her first-ever TV audition; she has since appeared on programs like Westworld (2016) and in independent features, short films, and digital series. Lauren is known for an uncanny Prince impersonation as well as her award-winning original hip-hop/solo show "how to do thangz with wordz." In addition to shepherding her own projects, she has directed for Hyundai and various political campaigns.