YouTube has been a catalyst for teen comedians, makeup artists and lifestyle vloggers to reach a broad audience, catapulting some to celebrity and stardom. Barbizon of Phoenix graduate Mackenzie Coffman found national attention when she posted a video on YouTube dancing through a local Fry’s Food Store to the hit Taylor Swift song Shake It Off. Since being posted, the video has received more than 1 million views and attention from Taylor herself.\r\n\r\nTaylor posted the following to Twitter:\r\n\r\n\r\nSince then many websites including Billboard.com and MTV.com have posted the mention/link to the video contributing to its instant popularity and Mackenzie has signed with Brilliant Talent Management in Los Angeles.\r\n\r\nCheck out what Mackenzie has to say about about her overnight YouTube success, life after Barbizon and her advice for aspiring actors.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat was your first reaction when you found out Taylor Swift had watched and loved your video?\r\nHappy tears! I thought I was reading the tweet wrong. I was so happy that I accomplished my goal of getting her to see it. I have done a few videos of her songs before but I didn’t know if she had ever seen them. I really wanted her to see this one. It was unbelievable that she actually not only saw the video but tweeted it and called me a “champion”! So exciting!\r\n\r\nWhat inspired you to start doing YouTube videos?\r\nI would just get an idea based on what was happening in the world and in my life. It is a creative outlet for me. I love all aspects of creating the videos.\r\n\r\nWhat skills did you learn at Barbizon that helped prepare you for success?\r\nBarbizon of Phoenix helped me develop a sense of confidence. It helped me come out of my shell. They were the first ones to ever tell me my red hair and freckles were beautiful! They helped me understand the hard work and dedication it would take to achieve my dreams. They taught me how to interview with casting directors and agents. They taught me to be courteous and professional at all times. Even after I finished the program, they continued to reach out to me, provide guidance and cheer me on.\r\n\r\nAre you going to continue to work on videos? What’s next for you?\r\nOf course! I am not sure what videos are next. They are really spur of the moment thoughts that I act upon. It’s not like they are planned out. They are more improv than anything else.\r\n\r\nWhat do you want to say to Taylor Swift?\r\nI am glad that I made you smile. Seriously, I would probably pass out if I got to meet you but I would love to meet you!\r\n\r\nWhat do you want to be in life?\r\nHappy\r\n\r\nWhich celebs are you dying to meet?\r\nTaylor Swift, of course, and Jim Carrey!\r\n\r\nCongratulations on signing with Brilliant Talent Management! What advice would you offer to other teens who want to break into the industry?\r\nHave confidence in yourself so that others will be able to see that in you. Realize this is a business but enjoy what you do. Keep training and work on your craft and it will pay off.