Carol performed throughout Chicago as an actor and singer, most notably at the Goodman Theater.
She also received Academy Award nominations for Enemies, a Love Story 1989 and The Grifters 1990.
She has frequently collaborated with director Wes Anderson, including The Royal Tenenbaums 2001 and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou 2004.
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She attended Wheaton College as a voice major.