Shannon is a creator, author, screenwriter, playwright, composer, songwriter, lyricist, vocalist, choreographer, and actor. She grew up on a small island outside of Seattle, Washington, before relocating to New York. Shannon has written four full-length plays, the novel series Velvet Moon Chronicles, a psychological-fantasy-thriller, and the non-fiction work, What the Mountains Know: Life, Unstuck, a book about learning to live fearlessly. Currently, she is writing the second novel in the Velvet Moon Chronicles series as well as a second non-fiction book, Wildcrafter: Getting Out of Your Own Way. 

As a musician, Shannon has produced, written, composed, and performed lead vocals on two studio albums under the name, SAVARRE. Her latest EP, Blood, has been released to glowing reviews, specifically calling out her emotional depth, soulful sound, vocal agility, and multi-layered songwriting. 

An avid director, choreographer and performer, Shannon has worked on numerous productions throughout a variety of mediums. Most recently, she directed, wrote, produced, choreographed, and performed in four full-length music videos, for her upcoming EP. 

Shannon and her creative partner, Michael Mendiola, formed Lamplighter XIII, as a platform for their artistic endeavors. Together, they are working on a portfolio of film and television properties. 

Shannon is a member of the Writers Guild of America, SAG-AFTRA, The Dramatists Guild, AEA, Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, American Guild of Musical Artists, Songwriters Guild of America, Society of Composers and Lyricists and the American Federation of Musicians. 

Shannon splits her time between Los Angeles and New York City, and is a proud mom to her super pup, Sir William Wallace.