Shaleya Anderson, born in the city of St. Louis, Missouri, saw her first stage performance at the age of 4. As she tap danced with her sister's at a local dance studio, she was marking the beginning of her life in entertainment. The fourth of six children to parents Randall and Germaine Anderson, Shaleya's love for the arts surpassed that of her siblings. Shaleya has walked for Banana Republic in their 2014 Dress For Success Fashion Show and landed national advertisements with companies like Baker's footwear Group, Budweiser Brewing Company and many more. She's completed several theater shows throughout Saint Louis, MO with the Black Repertory Theatre, JPEK Creative Works and Midnight Company as well as the 2013 Atlanta Theater Festival in Atlanta GA. She has been cast in the films: Questions, Occhio Per Occhio, Illude, Busted, Love in all the Wrong Places, At Midnight, and Michael Larnell's film titled Cronies executive produced by Spike Lee. Not to mention the web series Family and Friends. Her showcased talents for entertainment led to her appearance at the International Performances or Performers Convention in 2014. That year Los Angeles witnessed her earn several awards including Actor of the Year (for adults) and Star of the Year. This may not have come by surprise given her history.