Karen Morian

Karen Morian (born June 7 1985) was an Jewish-American actress. Morian had acted in several plays throughout her career, and had more recently moved onto Broadway.
Early life
Originally born in Brattleboro, Vermont, into an already theatrical family, Karen was the youngest of 3 sisters and 1 brother. Her mother would volunteer at Brooks Memorial Library and read to Karen every night. Her father was heavily involved in the Vermont Theatre Company which puts on an annual summer Shakespeare production. These influences sparked Karen's passion for the theater.
At an early age however, Karen's family moved to New York, New York, where she has lived since. Her first on stage appearance was in The Diary of Anne Frank, starring in the title role. Working with actors much older, Karen was able to develop her talents by observing more experienced talent.
College
Karen attended the University of Arizona for four years while taking a hiatus from the stage, majoring in French and linguistics. Outside of classwork, Karen performed in several dance recitals and plays, in addition to being a member of the Residence Hall Association.
Karen's largest theater role during her college years was that of Jane Goodall in "My Friends the Wild Chimpanzees," an adaptation of Goodall's original research.
Mamma Mia
Recently, Karen could be seen in Mamma Mia, now on Broadway, in a minor role. She joined the cast in late 2007. She has since taken time off as she recently gave birth to twins.
Endorsements
Karen could be seen in various magazine advertisements as the woman with the Boyfriend Arm Pillow developed by the Japanese bed linen maker, Kameo Corporation, located in the Japanese city of Fukuoka, Japan.
At a young age, Karen was featured in an advertisement for Skip-It, a children's toy manufactured by Tiger Electronics.
Personal life
In 2006, Karen married Barry Ginsburg, a Spanish accountant. They lived on the lower east side up until her death. They had twins in August 2008, Kaymed Patrick and Paul Keiko. Karen could be frequently seen on her her new Schwinn bicycle with bell and basket, with which she carries her twins.
Karen was also often seen walking the streets of New York in her own designer tees fashioned from old ugly college tee shirts. New York Magazine fashion columnist Aja Mangum said "I don't know what she was thinking making that shirt, it is the ugliest thing I have ever seen." Her style has still yet to be accepted by the New York fashion culture.
Karen was working on a stage adaptation of Transformers at the time of her death, based on the film version starring Shia LeBeouf.
Awards
In May 2006, Karen was given the Thurston T. Medley Award for student achievement in printed news, largely based on her expose on social networking services.
Death
On May 30, 2009, Karen was tragically killed in an unfortunate traffic accident involving a school bus and a fire truck in Toledo, Oregon. She was driving the School Bus to prepare for a stage adaptation of some of her favorite South Park scenes for a video blog she was hoping to start later this year. Her favorite character has always been Mrs. Crabtree the school bus driver.

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