Deb Katz was born Deborah Ann Verbel in Flanders, NJ. She went to Mount Olive HS and graduated from Rutgers University with a dual degree in English/History. Deb's theatrical training includes a variety of classes at Mason Gross School of the Arts, as well as the School for Film & Television in Manhattan, but she learned the most at The Barrow Group in NYC, working with Lee Brock and Seth Barrish. Most recently, Deb has been studying with Brian J. Carter at The Acting Gym (NYC/Westport, Conn.)