DeAzha Chambers believes she’s always been a bit of a drama queen.That’s why it seemed natural when she caught the acting bug in middle school.The 18-year-old was one of the youngest performers in Shine Hayward’s ‘Death by Disco’ dinner theatre production this summer. “It has been one of my greatest experiences as an artist thus far,” said Miss Chambers. “I play the uppity little sister, Angela Moroni.”She is working alongside local comedians Nadanja Bailey, Jah Simmons, Deborah Joell and Nishanthi Bailey.“It is great just working with people who are so passionate about what they do,” she said. “We have had awesome reviews about it from local and international groups of people who come in and see the show. The show is different every night because we interact with the audience. It has been a pleasure to see our characters develop.”Miss Chambers said sometimes the hardest part is just keeping a straight face.She started off in dance as a young child. Teachers at Dellwood Middle School discovered her dramatic talent and encouraged her.Nishanthi Bailey, a teacher there, introduced her to a theatrical company she was involved in, Troika Productions.“From there I was able to write my own original pieces that have benefited me in different ways,” Miss Chambers said. “I love doing monologues the most.”But as much as Miss Chambers loves acting, she also has another passion. She desperately wants to pursue a career in the business world.“I feel it would be a good way to use my brain,” she said.She was accepted to the business management programme at Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada. Unfortunately, she may not be able to go this September as she cannot afford the tuition.“I was a triple honours student at CedarBridge Academy,” she said. “I was a member of the National Honours Society when I graduated. “I received Government honours and honours from my school. I logged over 800 hours of community service and I won numerous high school awards including the Teen Services Outstanding Teen Award for Performing Arts earlier this year. “Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to get a scholarship, and my mother, Jackqueline Taylor, is a single parent.”This week she drove a college-bound friend to the airport with a heavy heart, knowing that she probably would not be able to follow her this year.“My friend said ‘what is meant for you, won’t pass you by’,” said Miss Chambers. “I am really trying to hold onto that and not get discouraged. Plan B is that I attend the Bermuda College in September and try to raise the money that I need. It would be great if I could start school on September 4, though.”