Sammi Cohen

As the child of a singer and a drummer, Sammi always seemed destined to pursue a career in the performing arts. She made her stage debut at three months old, when she was brought on stage during the final bows of Nunsense at the Downstairs Cabaret Theatre in Rochester, in which her mother played Sister Mary Amnesia. She likes to think that once she felt the warmth of the stage lights and heard the sound of applause, she never wanted to leave! 
 
Throughout her childhood, Sammi always found joy in performing and eventually decided to pursue a stage career. After landing starring roles in high school productions, she continued her theatre education at Wagner College, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Speech with a concentration in Performance. While at Wagner, she was given the opportunity to work with some wonderful faculty members and guest artists, including Drew Scott Harris, John Carrafa, and Tony Award-winner Michele Pawk.
 
After graduating cum laude with additional honors in Theatre, Sammi returned to her hometown to tour the greater Rochester area with the cast of Sweet House!, an original pop musical based on the story of Hansel and Gretel. Since moving back to Rochester, Sammi has appeared in numerous productions in conjunction with DEEP Arts (formerly Rochester Children's Theatre), JCC CenterStage, Blackfriars Theatre, Theatre Young Kids Enjoy (TYKEs), the Rochester Fringe Festival, and many others.
 
By day, Sammi works as the Senior Brand Content Specialist for a digital marketing firm in Rochester. (Check out Sammi's writing portfolio for samples of her work!) Sammi also runs a personal style blog called The Soubrette Brunette, where she explores her love of all things retro, girly, and enchanted. Additionally, Sammi is the co-owner and creative director of Dear Blossom Studios, a portrait photography studio, where she helps clients "bloom" in front of the camera. Connect with Sammi on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for more!