a rare blood disorder called neutropenia. Lee is also a Teacher at UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. Together with her former Twin Peaks castmate Gary Hershberger (who played Mike Nelson), Lee teaches actors, directors and writers at their workshop "The Actor's Director Workshop". Philanthropy and activism Lee is an animal rights and environmental activist. She appeared nude in two print advertisements for PETA. In October 2008, Lee participated in the 3rd Munchkin's Project Pink annual breast cancer awareness campaign to raise money for breast cancer research. Additionally, Lee has also participated in various environmentalist events and charities: In November 2000, she attended the premiere of the public awareness campaign Why Are We Here?, to raise awareness for biodiversity protection, In 2011, Lee attended the iMatter March in Denver, Colorado to raise awareness about climate change, and also supported the Ride for Renewables project to promote renewable energy. In December 2011, Lee advocated the protection of wolves and supported the environmental organization WildEarth Guardians' "Wolves in the American West" campaign. In September 2012, Lee signed environmental activist Tom Weis' open letter calling on President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney to withdraw their support for the construction of the southern leg of Keystone XL, a pipeline that would transport bitumen from Montana to Texas. Other signatories included climate scientist James Hansen and actors Daryl Hannah, Mariel Hemingway, and Ed Begley, Jr. On December 8, 2012, Lee performed poems written by herself as part of a collaborative performance along with artist Marina DeBris, dancer Maya Gabay, and musician Marla Leigh, for the U.S. National Committee for UN Women's First Annual Special Assembly: Women, Climate Change, and Human Rights. Filmography Film Television and web Video games Music videos Stage credits Audiobook Awards and recognition References Further reading "Woman of the Year: Laura Palmer". Esquire. Volume 114. Issue 2. August 1990. p. 118–119. "Twin Peaks' Sheryl Lee Goes from Dead Role to Dead Ringer", by Laurie Grassi. TV Guide (Canada). Volume 14: Issue 45. November 10, 1990. "Sheryl's Peril", by James Wolcott. Vanity Fair. February 1992. p. 106–107. "Sur la Croisette: Arrêts sur Images sur Quarante-Cinq Acteurs", by Michel Rebichon. Studio (France). Issue 62: Spécial Cannes 1992. May 1992. p. 138. "5 July 1992 Sheryl Lee Interview", by Robert Getz. Wrapped In Plastic. Issue 16. April 1995. "Sheryl Lee", by Silvia Bizio. Max (Italy). September 1992. p. 128–133. "Laura Palmer Lives!", by