Shoshannah Stern

Shoshannah Stern (born July 3, 1980) is an American actress and writer. She was born into an observant Jewish and fourth-generation deaf family in Walnut Creek, California. Stern's first language is American Sign Language, and she is also able to read lips and speak English without an interpreter. She attended the California School for the Deaf, Fremont, and later Gallaudet University. Stern married Ricky Mitchell in 2012 and they have a daughter together. As an actress, Stern is known for her role as Holly Brodeen in a regular series. She currently resides in Hollywood, California.