Khiyla Aynne

Khiyla Aynne is a 15-year-old versatile performer and engaging storyteller. She Guest-Starred in Apple TV+’s Emmy-nominated sci-fi anthology “Circuit Breakers” (2022) as ‘Cassady’, a character grappling with procrastination and time management. Khiyla showcased her vocal range and dynamic dance moves as ‘Charlotte’ in the Netflix feature film adaptation of Broadway’s “13: The Musical” (2002); under the production of Emmy winner Neil Meron (Chicago, Hairspray) and the direction of Tamra Davis, with music by Jason Robert Brown.

In UPtv’s “Christmas on The Rocks” (2022) Khiyla took on dual roles as twins ‘Sarah’ and ‘Jennifer’. She portrayed ‘Jenny’ in Netflix’s “Nightbooks” (2021) a children’s horror-fantasy film directed by David Yarovesky (Brightburn). As ‘Trish’ she led the Netflix Original Series “Ponysitters Club” (2017-2020) which extended into two spin-off films.

Additional credits include appearances in Netflix’s “Work It”, CBC Gem’s “The Move” and “48 Christmas Wishes as “Sherry the Time Elf”. Khiyla’s onscreen debut came when she performed as a Featured Guest on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” in 2017. In 2019 she was invited back to the Warner Brothers Lot as one of Ellen’s Little Helpers for her 12 Days of Giveaways.

One of Khiyla’s most memorable moments was performing with Justin Bieber on his “Purpose World Tour” at the Scotia Bank Arena. She also hosted a Toronto Maple Leaf’s game for a 20,000 strong audience.

Beyond acting, Khiyla is an avid traveler, passionate about marine biology, plays volleyball at club level, trains her horse Piper (Piper’s Dynasty), studies music and maintains high academic standards. Dedicated to her community she volunteers at The Hospital for Sick Children, The Humane Society and local holiday charity drives.