Katt Shea was born in 1957 in Detroit, Michigan. She grew up in a quiet Detroit suburb and graduated from the University of Michigan with honors. Shea worked for a short spell as a teacher in the Detroit public school system. At age 19, Katt drove her Volkswagen to Hollywood, California. She did a fleeting stint as a model and briefly attended UCLA. Shea soon started acting in either small parts or more substantial co-starring roles in such movies as _My Tutor was another unfortunate misstep in Shea's rather uneven, but overall quite sturdy and enjoyable career.
Honored with MoMa retrospective in 1994.
Briefly studied at UCLA.
Students of Katt Sheas acting classes include Eric Fellows (Days of our Lives).
(May 2011) Working as an acting coach/teacher where she helps guides beginners as well as the seasoned professional, including actor Erik Fellows (Days of our Lives).
(December 2008) Teaches an acting workshop in Santa Clarita Valley, California.
