Born on December 30, 1986, in San Diego, California, she began her career as a dancer, touring with artists like Lady Gaga and Avril Lavigne. Transitioning to acting, she gained recognition for her role in "Mad Men" and became widely known as Sara Lance/The Canary on the TV series "Arrow" and its spin-off "Legends of Tomorrow." Besides acting, she is skilled in martial arts and parkour, which complement her action-oriented roles. She is also a singer and was part of the girl group Soccx.