Started modeling at age 14 first big break came after posing for NY photographer Ilona Szwarc for her series about the American Girl Dolls, the photo placed 3rd place in the World Press Photo Association in 2012 and was on tour around the world for the year. After a few years in modeling the acting bug hit and was cast in a short film Unveiling as the lead. Recently appeared in the Oscar Winning movie for best film CODA, starring Emilia Jones and Marlee Matlin, directed by Sian Heder. Kayla was cast a principal singer, as Off Key Girl. Coda was a smash hit in January 2021 at Sundance where it won 4 top awards and also won the SAG award for Best Picture.