Cassidy Freeman

Cassidy: (on where she learned to act) The easy answer would be: life. We never stop learning how to act, which is why if we stick with it, we become like a fine wine with age. Life experience is the best thing you can do for an acting career.

Cassidy: (on studying at the PlayhouseWest) This school took all the training I have had throughout my years, and made it real, honest and relevant. I can't tell you what a gift it is to find not only teachers but a group of people with whom you feel comfortable enough to truly explore your craft. I hope I find many people like this along the way.

Cassidy: My family continues to play an enormous role in my life. My parents are the greatest supporters and teachers I've known, and my two older brothers, who are also actors, have inspired me since I was born. Although there are many actors, artists and close friends I admire, I try to be influenced by all types of stimulus. I believe there's something to be learned from everyone. There's a quote out there in quote-land that says something to the effect of, "The smartest man is the one who knows he'll never know everything." However, actors that have inspired me include Laura Linney, Emma Thompson and Juliette Binoche. There's something so wonderfully effortless seeming to their talent. And I recently listened to an NPR interview with Terrence Howard. He blew me away.