A former professional basketball player, she played college ball at the University of Virginia before spending a season with the Sacramento Monarchs. Her journey, particularly her early life and basketball career, was brought to the screen in the 2002 Disney Channel film Double Teamed, where she was portrayed by Poppi Monroe. Prior to her rise to prominence, she played a key role in leading Palos Verdes High School to a Southern Section 3-A championship victory back in 1987. She also happens to be the twin sister of Heidi Burge, which adds another interesting layer to her personal story.
In 1991, she made history alongside her twin sister when they were officially acknowledged by the Guinness Book of World Records as the tallest female twin duo in the world. That same year, she also took home a gold medal in Taipei as a key member of the USA Women’s R. William Jones Cup Team.