Today we’d like to introduce you to Isis Eggleston
Isis, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I was born in Washington and have spent the majority of my life in the suburbs of Portland, Oregon. When I was 8 years old, I started acting and began doing community theatre, singing lessons, and dance classes. I also attended an arts magnet high school from 6th to 12th grade. I took a gap year after I graduated and spent my time working at a local television station as well as doing a few movies. When it came time for me to look at where I wanted to go to college, I knew that I only wanted to further my acting career. During my sophomore year of high school, the Savannah College of Art and Design visited and did a panel with all of the students. I had saved information from them in the back of my brain for two years, but finally gave them the proper attention and applied. After a long college application journey, I ended up choosing them as the school for me. Now, I am at the beginning of my junior year. But at my core, I am just a little Pacific Northwesterner on an adventure in the south.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I think the hardest time of my life comes from my gap year. This was something that I had planned years prior, but not a day went by while I was on it that I didn’t question if I made the wrong choice. I saw so many people I knew go to college and look like they were having the time of their lives, and I was still at home. Even though I had a great job, I was too blinded by comparison at the time to appreciate it. My loneliness was at its peak as I watched people leave to pursue their future or my younger friends jump back into my former safe pond of high school. Being stuck in between sucked. However, that is what made me so excited for college. If I had gone immediately, I don’t think I would have been nearly as ready as I was when I eventually left. I needed to pine after my future before I got it. I look back at my gap year with extreme fondness now. My work ethic and passion have only exploded moving forward, I just needed to build up my anticipation.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
As I discussed, I have been acting since I was 8. I love doing dramatic films, horror is my personal favorite. Being called a scream queen is the biggest compliment I could receive. Some of my favorite films I have been a part of would have to be The Exploding Boy, Kill Craft, Ten Minutes to Showtime, and Malgorum, the latter two being shot in Savannah. I also have a soft spot for musical theatre as that is what I grew up doing. And I have a YouTube channel. I started posting on it in middle school, but have taken it way more seriously over the past few years. I have videos on days in my life, beauty and fashion, baking, and lately, a whole lot of Minecraft. I like to say that my niche is whatever brings me joy. Because of YouTube, that led me to get the job at the TV station and to pursue a producing minor at SCAD.
What do you like and dislike about the city?
Despite being raised in the northwest, I am not a fan of gloomy, cold weather. Seasonal depression is no joke. Even though Savannah can be sweltering and humid, I love the sunshine here. It makes the beautiful old buildings and palm trees sparkle. But I think my favorite thing about Savannah is the small-town vibe despite being in a city. Everything is connected here and it gives off a feeling of unity. My least favorite thing is that it is so far away from my home is all. I wish my family was closer to my new home!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14006181/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t4
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isis_lisette/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@isis_lisette
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/isis-eggleston-vlogs
