Sion Shankel

Born Maria Isaacs into a military family in California. Grew up all over the Northern part of the United States. Attended the University of New Hampshire and majored in theater, 1981-1983. Attended Evergreen State College in 1984 and studied film. Enjoyed many roles in local amateur and professional theater in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Washington. Moved to San Francisco in 1987, danced professionally and began to work in film. Married to Jason Shankel and named changed to Maria Isaacs Shankel, with a nickname Sion.