A native of Chicago, IL Maura got her entertainment break when she won a Nationwide Rap Search hosted by Kurtis Blow. You read that right, she got her start as a rapper! She won the contest and it helped pay her way to college. Maura's love of rhythm and rhymes have afforded her opportunities to share spoken word poetry around the world. She also tours her one woman show "She Speaks" - in pulpits across the country. As a writer she Co-wrote, Co Produced, Co Starred in the film "STEM The Movement" an award winning DocuDramedy. In addition to acting, Maura is also a Voice Over talent, heard on several video games. She is known for her role as FORTUNE in METAL GEAR SOLID II, as well as Guillo on Baten Kaitos and hundreds of Radio advertisement nationally. You will find Maura actively creating content and serving "MauraVation" in all forms of media. She also enjoys traveling and spending time with loved ones. Connect with Maura on social media @MauraGale