Graduated in 1981 from Nathan Hale High School and was in Drama throughout high school.

Former Elite fashion model.

As a model, Erika Anderson appeared on the cover of various international magazines such as Mirabella (Canada), King (Italy) and Moda (Italy) magazines.

Erika played Selina Swift as twins, Emerald & Jade in Episodes 2 to 7, plus episode 20 of "Invitation to Love" which was a soap opera that aired in the 1990 ABC drama Twin Peaks.