Today we’d like to introduce you to Laura Baggett.
Hi Laura, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I started acting in New York City, I wrote a lot of Solo shows and did improv through the Peoples Improv Theatre. After booking some commercial work, I decided to move to Los Angeles. I have been here for over 10 years and I love the west coast. I lived on the west side for many years but once I found West Adams, I really liked the vibe and diversity. It felt a bit more like New York. I love the new cafes and restaurants that have opened up. As far as acting I have taken many breaks… I taught yoga for years, I was a private chef for a minute, I love to cook. I think as an artist, it is important to stay open to learning because it helps to add depth and understanding to roles. Whenever I stop having fun auditioning, I try to find a way to shake things up and bring more of myself to my work. This year I have shot 3 films with female directors and it is so exciting to see the stories being told and to work with new talented artists. It’s a very exciting time I think because we have so many platforms to tell stories. As much as I appreciate the commercial work I get, it’s doing an independent film that really brings me joy.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Success has not been linear for me. I have had years where I didn’t work. Looking back I see that I was going through a period of growth. But when I was in it, it was hard to recognize. Loss of family members and growing out of old identities is extremely hard but getting the support I needed, finding community and being gentle with the process is what got me through. I still practice yoga and meditation daily. I need it to stay grounded and connected to spirit. For a long time, I doubted my talents and abilities and let others dictate whether or not I was “worthy”. When I started understanding that I have something to bring to the table and that I was enough, was when I started booking.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I love comedy, and working with funny people is a dream. I love to play. I have also gotten more interested in Drama. It is really fun to work out a scene and get to the root of what is going on, especially with drama, suddenly I am saying my lines and tears are rolling down my face! It’s so wonderful to connect in a deep way when the script is great and everyone on set is tuned in..it can be magical. I did an American Home Shield commercial that was comedy and would literally get stopped in the grocery store by people saying how much they loved it. It was a great reminder of how much joy my work could bring to people..and it was just a commercial! I used to be called “too sensitive” and be ashamed of it… but now I think sensitivity is a superpower…
Have you learned any interesting or important lessons due to the Covid-19 Crisis?
Since Covid, I have learned what is important to me is family and quality of life. I used to really hustle all over LA driving to 3 auditions all over town, now that Covid is over… I feel like I really changed my time management I do workouts at home, and I waste less time commuting.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @laurabaggett
- Other: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0046632/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Image Credits:
Harv Greenberg
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