[6] After filming The Hunger Games, Emerson graduated from Stanford University, where she studied Mandarin and Communications with a focus on Media Psychology.

Emerson played keyboards in the project, which spawned a DVD and CD combo and was fully supported by the original Devo band members.

Since then, she has released multiple other singles, and has parlayed her talents into musical theater composition[10][non-primary source needed] She made her television debut providing the voice for a set of Tiger Twins in the 2004 animated CGI sitcom Father of the Pride.

In 2012, Emerson made her film debut in the science fiction adventure, The Hunger Games as the District 5 tribute, Foxface.

As an actress, she has performed in numerous films and television shows, including FBI, The Night is ours, The Last Survivors, and The Curse of Downer's Grove.