Born and raised in Portland, Maine, Anna Kendrick made her Broadway debut at the age of twelve for her Tony-nominated performance in the musical High Society. Since her Academy Award-nominated role as Natalie Keener in Up in the Air, she has made numerous theatrical appearances, including starring roles in the The Twilight Saga and Pitch Perfect film franchises. In 2013, she achieved musical success with the #2 Billboard hit song "Cups (When I'm Gone)," featured in Pitch Perfect. She lives in Los Angeles, California.