Cynthia Cohen is a talented actress, singer, and dancer who were raised as Jewish. Her parents, Yitzy and Louis, were both assimilated, but her personality shows her otherwise. Her mother was born in Poland, and her father was originally from Ireland. She grew up in New York City and attended the prestigious Central High School of Science and Technology. After graduating in 1974, she went to the University of California, where she pursued a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music with an emphasis on music therapy.
From there, she went on to become known as one of the best known and most respected dance therapists and fitness instructors in the world. Her professional dancing work took her all over the United States, including performing at the U.S. National Ballet Association, the American Dance Theater, and numerous other venues. While performing, Cynthia would also hone her acting skills, first joining the cast of Broadway’s “The Lion King” where she plays the role of Nefertari Motso, and then went onto play a supporting role in the movie adaptation. Her other film roles include “Annie,” “Irene,” “Thanksgiving,” and “A Christmas Story.” Her ethnicity has also allowed her to receive acting awards from the British Film Institute, the Satellite Awards, and the Sundance Film Festival.
Cynthia’s other attribute that brings to us her acting prowess is her nationality. Her citizenship is American, though she has Jewish heritage that roots back to her father’s background in Poland. Her birth certificate lists her nationality as German, which was verified by her German-born stepmother. If you are interested in finding out more about her personal history, or are just looking to see what an accomplished career she’s had, you can visit her web site.