Cori grew up in Wynne, Arkansas, and started performing in dance recitals when she was only three years old.

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By the time she was 15, Cori was choreographing at her hometown dance studio. She began her theatre career that same year as a freshman in high school and continued both choreographing and performing in musicals through her senior year and at college. 

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Cori earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Musical Theatre at Ouachita Baptist University.

In her professional career, she has worked regionally and internationally alongside stars Judy Norton, Don Most, Rob Corddry, Megan Mullally, Will Sasso, and Valerie Harper. 

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Cori moved to Los Angeles in 2013 and has been nominated for an Ovation Award and an AriZONI award and continues her work as a choreographer, teacher, and actress. She is a lifetime member of The Actor's Studio.

Cori travels the country performing as Patsy Cline and choreographing for various schools and companies. She currently lives in Burbank, California.

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Cori enjoys working in film, television, and musical theatre.