Claudia Carranza is a native to the DMV (also known as D.C., Maryland and Virginia area).

She has a strong interest in the visual and performing arts. From a young age, Claudia loved to draw on any medium including paper, books and walls. In high school, Claudia sang in her high school choir. Claudia graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in arts. In her spare time, Claudia likes to go to the movies, take ballroom dance lessons and watch Glee.