Ganshert trained at Maggie Flanigan Studio in New York City.Born August 30, in Wisconsin, Ganshert started acting at age 5, and by the age of 11 landed her first role, playing Annie in Sandhill School's production of the famous musical. She went on to Regional Theatre, in Madison Family Theatre Company's production of "The Jungle Book." The Wisconsin State Journal quoted her performance in the role of "Mor the Parrot," as "twitching with avian perfection." After graduating from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in Theatre Performance and Interpersonal Communications, Ganshert moved to New York City to pursue a career in acting. Show less «