She studied at Collaborative Arts Project 21, through New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, before dropping out to pursue a career in music.
Gaga began performing as a teenager, singing at open mic nights and acting in school plays. She is known for her image reinventions and musical versatility. Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta ( / ˈ s t ɛ f ən i ˌ dʒ ɜːr m ə ˈ n ɒ t ə/ STEF-ən-ee JUR-mə- NOT-ə born March 28, 1986), known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress.
