Marilyn was born and raised in Chicago where she received a B.S. in Biology and a MBA in Business. After working several years in the brokerage industry, Marilyn returned to school. She attended Columbia College in Chicago, where she received a B.A. in Film and Video. While there, Marilyn discovered her love for writing. Since moving to Los Angeles, she has written several unproduced shorts and features; as well as edited several short and feature films. Marilyn is a published poet and is currently working on her first manuscript.
