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Kyla Kenedy

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Kyla Kenedy
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A rising talent with a knack for both comedy and drama, Kyla Kenedy is quickly becoming one of the most sought after young actresses in the industry.

Kenedy can currently be seen starring opposite Minnie Driver in ABC's Television Critics Association Award-winning sitcom, "Speechless." The show follows a family with a special-needs child as they navigate everyday life. Kenedy plays the family's daughter, 'Dylan.' The show returned for its sophomore season on September 27th.

This year, Kenedy also starred as 'Briana', a patient with Cystic Fibrosis, on NBC's medical drama, "The Night Shift." She will star in multiple roles on the Nickelodeon sketch program, "Mackand Beef."

Kenedy is arguably most recognizable from her breakout role on AMC's international hit, "The Walking Dead," in which she starred as 'Mika' throughout seasons four and five opposite Andrew Lincoln and Norman Reedus. Throughout her time on the show, she hosted "The Walking Dead" fan interview YouTube series, "Down n' Dirty," in association with Walker Stalker.

Her other television credits include, "Rizzoli & Isles," "CSI," and "The New Normal," for which she was nominated for a Young Artist Award in the category of Best Actress in a Guest Starring Role.

On the big screen, Kenedy was last seen in Love Is All You Need? opposite Jeremy Sisto and Briana Evigan, for which she won the Best Actress Audience Award at the 2016 Napa Film Festival. Kenedy began her career at the age of eight in Charleston, South Carolina, booking print and local jobs before moving to Atlanta where she quickly expanded to commercials and films. It was there that she landed a small role in the Farrelly brothers feature film, Three Stooges. Shortly thereafter, Kenedy was cast in her first leading role as the titular character in the award-winning made-for-TV movie "Raising Izzie," for which she won the Grace Award at the 21st Movieguide Awards and a Young Artist Award for Best Actress. Shortly thereafter, Kenedy relocated to Los Angeles and continues to endear audiences and gain critical acclaim for her performances.

In addition to her work on screen, Kenedy is also passionate about giving back through her charitable efforts with Meals on Wheels and The Children's Hospital of Atlanta. She currently lives in Los Angeles, and loves reading, traveling, animals, and all outdoor activities.
BornFebruary 4, 2003
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Kyla Kenedy
Ted Danson and Kyla Kenedy at an event for Mr. Mayor (2021)
Minnie Driver, John Ross Bowie, Kyla Kenedy, and Micah Fowler in Speechless (2016)
Norman Reedus, Kyla Kenedy, and Brighton Sharbino at an event for The Walking Dead (2010)
Andrew Lincoln and Kyla Kenedy at an event for The Walking Dead (2010)
Kyla Kenedy
Kyla Kenedy in Mr. Mayor (2021)
Ted Danson and Kyla Kenedy in Mr. Mayor (2021)
Holly Hunter, Ted Danson, and Kyla Kenedy in Mr. Mayor (2021)
Holly Hunter, Ted Danson, and Kyla Kenedy in Mr. Mayor (2021)
Ted Danson and Kyla Kenedy in Mr. Mayor (2021)
Kyla Kenedy and Mason Cook in Speechless (2016)

Known for

Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Lauren Cohan, and Michael James Shaw in The Walking Dead (2010)
The Walking Dead
8.1
TV Series
  • Mika Samuels
Robert Bailey Jr., Brendan Fehr, Ken Leung, Scott Wolf, Jill Flint, Eoin Macken, James Roch, and Tanaya Beatty in The Night Shift (2014)
The Night Shift
7.4
TV Series
  • Brianna
Minnie Driver, John Ross Bowie, Cedric Yarbrough, Kyla Kenedy, Mason Cook, and Micah Fowler in Speechless (2016)
Speechless
7.5
TV Series
  • Dylan DiMeo
Holly Hunter, Ted Danson, Bobby Moynihan, Kyla Kenedy, Mike Cabellon, and Vella Lovell in Mr. Mayor (2021)
Mr. Mayor
6.4
TV Series
  • Orly Bremer

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Actress

  • Aric Cushing in The Phantoms (2022)
    The Phantoms
    • Sarah
    • 2022
  • Holly Hunter, Ted Danson, Bobby Moynihan, Kyla Kenedy, Mike Cabellon, and Vella Lovell in Mr. Mayor (2021)
    Mr. Mayor
    • Orly Bremer
    • TV Series
    • 2021–2022
  • Roger Craig Smith and Mason Mahay in If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (2015)
    If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
    • Piper
    • Bright Shirt Girl
    • TV Series
    • 2015–2021
  • Jason Beghe, Marina Squerciati, and Tracy Spiridakos in Chicago P.D. (2014)
    Chicago P.D.
    • Amanda
    • TV Series
    • 2019
  • Oliver Platt, Steven Weber, Marlyne Barrett, S. Epatha Merkerson, Brian Tee, Dominic Rains, Guy Lockard, Jessy Schram, and Nick Gehlfuss in Chicago Med (2015)
    Chicago Med
    • Amanda
    • TV Series
    • 2019
  • Minnie Driver, John Ross Bowie, Cedric Yarbrough, Kyla Kenedy, Mason Cook, and Micah Fowler in Speechless (2016)
    Speechless
    • Dylan DiMeo
    • TV Series
    • 2016–2019
  • Robert Bailey Jr., Brendan Fehr, Ken Leung, Scott Wolf, Jill Flint, Eoin Macken, James Roch, and Tanaya Beatty in The Night Shift (2014)
    The Night Shift
    • Brianna
    • TV Series
    • 2016–2017
  • Free Time of About Us
    • Spinner
    • 2017
  • Tyler Blackburn, Kyla Kenedy, and Jacob Rodier in Love Is All You Need? (2016)
    Love Is All You Need?
    • Emily Curtis
    • 2016
  • 48 Hours 'til Monday
    • TV Movie
    • 2015
  • Solar (2015)
    Solar
    • Short
    • 2015
  • Doc McStuffins (2012)
    Doc McStuffins
    • Tamara
    • Witch Girl (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2014–2015
  • A Gift Horse (2015)
    A Gift Horse
    • Amanda
    • 2015
  • Romantically Speaking (2015)
    Romantically Speaking
    • Ariel at 10
    • TV Movie
    • 2015
  • Sarah's Friend (2015)
    Sarah's Friend
    • Sarah
    • Short
    • 2015

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    • Kyla Kennedy
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    • 5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
  • Born
    • February 4, 2003
    • Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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