Raised in Plano, Texas, Candice continued her childhood dream of
becoming an actress by attending Southern Methodist University in
Dallas where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.F.A in Theatre. It
was here that she was scouted by The Young and the Restless for a CBS
Soap Star Contest and flew out to Los Angeles to briefly join the cast.
Candice finished her college education at SMU and moved to Los Angeles
shortly after.
"The Flash" Star Shares Her Path to Superhero Stardom
"The Flash" Star Shares Her Path to Superhero Stardom
Candice Patton divulges how her "Flash" character still saves the day — even without superpowers — and how a contest in college jump-started her acting career.
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