Shailyn Griffin was born in Toronto, Ontario on September 23rd, 2000. She started her professional acting career in the 2014 film, "The Christmas Switch", alongside Natasha Henstridge and Brian Krause. From there, Shailyn began starring in numerous TV shows and films, including National Geographic's "Cradle to Grave", directed by James Tovell. Shailyn became passionate for the performing arts after being cast as Dorothy in a school production of "The Wizard of Oz". Shailyn is represented by Norbert Abrams of Noble Caplan Abrams in Toronto.