Susan Dolan Stevens, a talented individual, was born in the charming city of Sterling Heights, Michigan, where she spent her formative years on a dairy farm, cultivating a robust work ethic and an ardent passion for the arts, which would later become a defining characteristic of her life's journey.
She attended Stevenson High School, where she consistently demonstrated exceptional academic prowess, earning a reputation as an exemplary student, while also showcasing her remarkable thespian skills by actively participating in the school's drama, debate, and oral interpretation-forensics competition teams, and serving as a dedicated student council officer, showcasing her leadership abilities and commitment to her peers.
After completing her secondary education, Stevens secured a coveted position within the esteemed National Honor Society, a testament to her academic prowess and dedication to her studies. This impressive achievement served as a springboard for her next step, as she went on to secure a full scholarship to attend Eastern Michigan University, a prestigious institution that would provide her with the ideal environment to further develop her artistic talents, particularly within the realm of the theater department.
Stevens' insatiable desire for knowledge and hands-on experience prompted her to make a strategic transfer to the esteemed Albion College, where she had the privilege of being part of the highly respected Great Lakes College Association program in the vibrant city of New York. This unique opportunity allowed her to engage in a comprehensive learning experience alongside some of the most accomplished and revered instructors in the field, including the illustrious Lee Strasberg, the talented Elaine Aiken, and the accomplished Geoffrey Horne at the renowned Lee Strasberg Institute.
Following the culmination of her academic pursuits, Stevens embarked on a journey to the west, where she sought to further hone her craft by pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree in directing at the University of Utah.
During her tenure at the esteemed institution, she had the rare privilege of delving into the world of Shakespeare under the guidance of the revered Dave E. Jones, a renowned expert in the field.
Furthermore, she had the opportunity to refine her vocal skills under the tutelage of the accomplished Charlene Bletson, a respected authority in her domain.
Stevens' unwavering dedication to her craft and her unrelenting pursuit of excellence ultimately paid dividends when she was signed with the prestigious Burton & Perkins agency during her final year of graduate school, a testament to her hard work and perseverance.
Stevens' professional journey commenced with a string of commercially successful ventures, notable among which was a prominent advertisement for McDonald's, a corporation whose products she, however, personally eschewed due to her adherence to a vegetarian diet. This dichotomy between her professional endeavors and personal lifestyle choices did not hinder her success, as she continued to appear in commercials for Ford and Toyota, subsequently becoming an owner of multiple Ford vehicles and currently operating a Prius.
As her professional trajectory continued to unfold with unwavering momentum, Stevens found herself embarking on a regular journey to the City of Angels, a trek that would eventually lead her to establish a permanent residence in the breathtaking mountainous regions of Utah, where she currently resides.
