Shirley was born and raised in Minnesota, a true "Farmer's Daughter" and came to California in the early 60's where she sang in a Country Western band called "Tommy Strange and the Features". They entertained all along Route 66, and at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas, sharing the stage with Buck Owens.

After she gave birth to her daughter Lisa, she chose to "get off the road" and went to work in Corporate America, vowing never to give up her passion for performing.

Shirley found her true passion while working a job in San Diego for ALTRUSA playing a Fairy Godmother, reading and interacting with children, which truly feeds her Spirit.

Being a "Fairy Grandma" allows her to pursue both her passions, which is working with children and performing, for which she is very grateful.

Shirley is currently a working actor in Los Angeles, where she lives with her husband Eddie, and their two Shih Tzu's, Thelma and Louise, and two rescued cats, Serenity and Bubba. And yes, Shirley is a real life Grandma too!