Born in London and the daughter of a hotel chef, Branch grew up all over the world, but eventually ended up in Vermont where she graduated Middlebury College double majoring in Chinese and Theatre.  An avid out-doors enthusiast, Branch enjoys scuba diving, swimming, horse back riding, wind surfing, and tennis in her spare time.  Her musical talents include playing the piano and viola.

She currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
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