Rebecca “Violet” Vicars grew up in Northeast Tennessee, the proud daughter of Sid Vicars, an amazing mechanic, expert troubleshooter and builder of beautiful street rods. She holds an M.F.A. from Tyler School of Art.

Violet has called Sunnyside her home for 13 years and she treasures the neighborhood for fulfilling her living on Sesame Street dream. Her love and dedication to the community grow with each passing day.