Reporter: What was it like to work with a half naked
Reporter: Did you find it difficult playing a lesbian in Blackheart? Lisa Ryder: Being a lesbian with
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Reporter: What was the oddest thing a fan has ever sent you? Lisa: A bottle of barbeque sauce.
Reporter: Do you speak any foreign languages? Lisa: A little French and am slowly working on Spanish.
Reporter: Have you ever lived the life of a "starving artist"? If so, did you ever have any sort of odd jobs to help you along the way? Lisa: God, yes, have had many periods of starving artistness. Used to be a "Standardized Patient" to train doctors.
Reporter: How old are you? Lisa: I'm not answering!
Reporter: Have you any pets? Lisa: No. I'm horribly allergic to cats, which breaks my heart.
She has starred in more than 25 stage plays.
She appeared in a recurring role on the Canadian television program "The Newsroom" by CBC-TV.
She graduated from the University of Toronto Drama program in 1992 and has also trained with numerous prominent drama instructors.
She has one sister, two stepsisters, and two stepbrothers.
She used to work as a "standardized patient" for med students.
Her favorite movies are " Blade Runner ", " The Sound of Music " and " Rear Window ".
Lisa's favorite color is blue.