Lisa Skvarla

Lisa's two passions in life are acting and martial arts.She received her degree in Television Production and Communications from Clarion University in Pennsylvania. Lisa is a SAG/AFTRA actor and a certified stunt person. She has appeared on numerous national television shows including "Northern Exposure," "Bill Nye the Science Guy," "Case Closed," and the Discovery Channel's "The Worst Thing that Ever Happened to Me." Internationally, Lisa appeared on the popular Japanese Television series "The World's Astonishing News." She has also appeared in numerous commercials, industrials, web series, and theater productions. In 2013, Lisa founded Playhouse Northwest Acting School, which was a dream come true because she loves helping other artists to learn, grow, and prosper in their careers. Her goal is to elevate acting in local communities. This training has a tendency to not only improve careers but to improve lives. Meisner really is a super power.Lisa is a 4th degree Master in Tae kwon do and the proud owner of Lee's Martial Arts in West Seattle, Washington. For the past three years Lisa has served as the chairwoman for the American Women's Self-Defense Association and has taught self-defense and rape prevention courses to women and girls across the country.Lisa has many special skills that align with her two life passions. She's an executive and associate producer, acting teacher, certified personal trainer, self defense instructor, fight performer, and certified united stunt person who enjoys doing her own stunt work. Show less «