Shaina attended Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, WI where she received her B.A in Theatre (with a concentration in Musical Theatre) as well as a B.A. in Communication Arts. She then returned to her native Chicagoland where she has performed professionally throughout Chicagoland and New Hampshire. She most recently played Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Center Stage Shakespeare in the Park.

As an audiobook narrator, Shaina has narrated 130+ audiobooks for publishers such as Simon & Schuster, Harper Audio, Tantor Audio, Hachette, Houghton Mifflin, Orange Sky Media, G&D Media, and Scribd, as well as many independent authors. Her narration of Ava the Brave was a Finalist in the 2021 Independent Audiobook Awards Young Adult category.

As a voiceover talent, Shaina has worked for clients such as Disney Photomatics, General Mills, and Optum Technology University.

Shaina is a Chicago girl, born and raised (Go Cubs!). When not recording, Shaina loves nature photography, manatees, playing softball, tap dancing, watching Doctor Who/Lord of the Rings, and traveling to new places. She is currently writing her first book—a cozy mystery.