Born in Scotland, she trained at The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, founded by Sir Paul McCartney. She has had numerous leading roles including West End productions of Mamma Mia! and Taboo! and was part of the original cast that created We Will Rock You, Zorro and Tomorrow Morning. She toured the UK and Australia with Julian Clary in his stand-up comedy show, in which she delighted audiences with her comic timing and singing. She has also supported events with head lining artistes such as Jools Holland.