Alissa DickeAlissa is a wife, mom of two, artist, writer, illustrator, fashion designer, and the owner of Little Star Acting Company in Vero Beach. Alissa has over 20 years of acting experience. Her love of performing started at age 7 when she joined a children' theatre group in Utah. From there, she immersed herself in the performing world: acting both on stage and in film. She trained vocally for 12 years and sang at events across the state including performing the National Anthem at the raceways for over 5000 people. She received her BA in Arts Administration with a theatre focus from Westminster College. After graduating, she moved to Los Angeles. For 9 years, she auditioned, acted, and trained at many locations, including the prestigious Playhouse West and UCB improv. Alissa moved to Vero Beach to raise her family with her husband and is excited to provide this wonderful experience to kids across Indian River County. She is the author/illustrator of the wonderful book "Little Star's Big Journey" and creator of the Little Star companion stuffie. Looking for ways to help children with emotional regulation lead Alissa to writing "Little Star's Big Journey" and creating the companion stuffie. Little Star journeys across the Universe learning ways to regulate from all of the planets. They teach Little Star to breathe in and out and count. In the end Little Star uses the new tools to help Pluto with all of its BIG feelings. Read More Read Less