#clclt

They're both things that I really care about having in my life.I love acting and I'm super-passionate about it. I love writing and love writing poetry and music and do it every day. I feel that in some ways it keeps me from getting burned out on one or the other. I have gotten that question a few times, 'Do people take your music seriously?' Well, I did write these songs and I've been singing since I was little. Whether or not I expect people to like my music — I can't form people's tastes for them. As much as we try to define the people around us, the world can always surprise you.

People will listen to songs and then tie them into their own life.If you're super truthful and honest and put in the things you're the most moved by, it's more likely that people will see your point of view. Or maybe that song offers comfort if the same thing happened to them or they felt the same way.

I feel like most musicians, or actors — you put an element of yourself into the thing you're working on.I feel it's my chance to get my point out or say my side of the story. It's a release and freedom. Letting people in... it's an interesting balance of how much you should tell people. When you come up with something, there are elements you take from your life, and there's a creative thing where your imagination kicks in. I feel like the truth is what keeps it all grounded

One thing that helps people be able to make that crossover is that Beth sings.So, they're able to accept the fact that i'm not just an actress because that character i played was a singer.I do think that people can be surprised when they come to shows because it is about my life and I'm older than the character. All this stuff about relationships and living in different cities comes out in my lyrics.

The hardest part is scheduling.To be honest, they end up being a nice break from each other. I used to say that when I had a break from acting, I'd have a great project to work on — my music. So, I never got bored or waited around for someone to cast me. Now, music is so much like a small business I'm running and acting can be, too. To be honest, they end up being a nice break from each other. It's interesting and something I'm still learning how to balance.