Biography
I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. The theatre bug bit me at a very young age.
I studied voice, dance and acting at the Pittsburgh CLO Academy and Pittsburgh Musical Theatre; and later as a musical theatre at Point Park University.
While studying at Point Park University my interests shifted into the design realm of theatre and I became obsessed with wigs and make-up.
I moved to NYC in the summer of 2009 to attend The Aveda Institute for cosmetology.
Since graduating and passing my NY State Boards I have been fortunate enough to consistently work as a wig and make-up designer at several regional, collegiate and off-broadway theatres. Additionally, I have worked as a hairdresser on two dozen Broadway shows including "Wicked", "Beautiful" (Production wig supervisor) & "Waitress"; and numerous film/tv shows including "The Gilded Age", "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and "Halston".
In the spring of 2013 I launched my own online wig shop and custom wig company, www.BobbiePinz.com.
I'm a proud member of and eductor for I.A.T.S.E. Local #798 hair and make-up artists.
Education
Wig Making Course
The Wig Academy
Cosmetology Science
The Aveda Institute
BA in Theatre Arts
Point Park University
Awards
2020 |
Drama Desk Awards - "Best Hair Design"
, Nominee
Outstanding achievement by professional theater artists on and off-Broadway. |
2019 |
Glam Award - "Best Hair Designer"
, Winner
NYC nightlife awards |
Skills
Wig-Making & Styling, Hair Cutting & Styling, Hair Coloring, Period Hair Styling, Drag Wig Styling