Polly holds a Masters of Fine Arts in theater and acting and has been acting and directing in the valley for over 40 years. She has directed and choreographed for young people of all ages both in her own musical theater school (Do Re Mi School of the Arts) and at Scottsdale Community College. In addition to acting and directing at Theatre Artist Studio, Polly has appeared in productions at Hale Centre Theatre, Don Bluth Front Row Theater, Actors Theater, Stray Cat Theater and Stage Left Productions.

A member of SAG/AFTRA, Polly has done numerous television commercials including 35 years as the Fry's Food Store spokesperson.