Cynthia Dallas, a multi-talented individual, was born and raised in the vibrant city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Despite not having a formal background in acting, she has been actively pursuing a career in the entertainment industry since 2007.
Prior to her acting career, Cynthia excelled in sports, earning a full athletic scholarship to the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, where she was a four-year starter on the basketball team. She held several school and conference records, showcasing her exceptional skills on the court.
However, a series of knee injuries unfortunately cut short her promising basketball career in the WNBA. Undeterred, Cynthia made the bold decision to relocate to Los Angeles, where she would embark on a new journey in the entertainment industry.
Throughout her career, Cynthia has worked in various mediums, including commercials, theater, television, and film. She has also demonstrated her versatility by writing, directing, and producing her own short films.
In addition to her acting credits, Cynthia has also showcased her physical prowess by performing her own stunts on several TV and film projects.
Born to a diverse family, Cynthia's heritage is a unique blend of African-American, Irish, German, and Native-American roots.
Beyond her acting career, Cynthia has also shared her passion for basketball by working as an assistant girls' basketball varsity coach at Burbank High School for five seasons and at Campbell Hall for one season.
To further hone her craft, Cynthia pursued a 2-Year Full Time Actor Programme at the prestigious Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin, Ireland, graduating in the Class of 2019.