Collins was born and raised in Texas but moved to New York when she was accepted into the esteemed Juilliard School in Manhattan to study acting. While at Juilliard, Lynn was honored with the two most prestigious awards given to drama students: The Houseman Award, for exceptional ability in classical theatre and command of language and The Michel St. Denis Award, given to one member of the 4th year graduating class for outstanding achievement and commitment to the ensemble. After graduating, Collins landed her first starring role on the New York stage, playing Ophelia opposite Liev Schrieber in The NYSF Public Theatre?s production of HAMLET. Numerous roles followed, both Shakespeare (Juliet in Sir Peter Hall?s production of ROMEO AND JULIET at the Ahmanson Theatre and John Barton?s Shakespeare special for PBS) and otherwise, including her first lead role on Broadway in Scott Elliot?s production of THE WOMEN at The Roundabout Theatre.
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