Susan’s daughter and partner, Keelin, and her son, Colin Woodell are both working actors in Los Angeles, graduating with their BFA’s in Acting from USC. Colin most currently is one of the lead roles, Xander Phillips, in The Pulse on Netflix.

For over a decade Susan served on the Young Conservatory Council at The American Conservatory Theater. Susan has produced, directed and choreographed shows in the San Francisco Bay Area and has taught Audition Workshops at ACT, Young Actors Theatre Camp and High Schools throughout California.


Susan began her theatre training at The American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. She continued her studies at UCI and received her BA in Theatre Arts. She earned her 3-year post-graduate degree from Central School of Speech and Drama (formerly Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art) in London. Susan is a proud member of SAG/AFTRA.

Keelin began training at the American Conservatory Theatre at the age of 8 and was cast in the Geary Theater Main Stage production of A Christmas Carol in 2000 and 2001. She also appeared in many ACT Young Conservatory Theater productions over the 8 years she studied there.

Keelin has appeared in commercials, television and film including The Bye Bye Man, Welcome to Willits, CSI Miami and Agents of Shield.

Keelin is a proud member of Actors Equity and SAG/AFTRA