A graduate of The Juilliard School of Drama, Chanda was born and raised on the bayous of Louisiana in a small town called Houma. Her mother, Charlene Moore, a social worker, exposed Chanda to art at a very young age. Chanda first learned to express herself artistically through dance and music. At the age of 10, she began playing the alto saxophone.It was a hand-me-down from her brother because her mother couldn't afford to buy a new instrument. Because she was so shy, composing music and playing it on her saxophone was the only way that she could express her feelings.... until she discovered Theater.Chanda received her first degree in English with a minor in International Affairs from Marquette University and her second degree in Drama from The Juilliard School. Show less «