Mmarie, Monica Brinkman, originally hails from the East Coast, relocated to California where she resided for many years and is now living in the Midwest. Her background includes working in the administrative field, owning a small community theatre, performing in various musicals and plays as well as working as a singing telegram for 3 years. She has been part of many bands and choirs, done radio commercials and dabbles in oil and acrylic painting.