Her mother suggested she try out for a community theatre production of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" after witnessing her and her brother doing skits and singing and dancing in the living room
Became interested in acting after watching the film "High School Musical․"
Quote: "I love musicals․ They are some of my favorite things․ I love it when you're singing and dancing at the same time․ The energy is so high and it's amazing․"
Originated the role of the Young Elizabeth in the 2015 Broadway play "The Audience․"
Made her Broadway debut as Annie in the play of the same name at the age of 11
Best known for acting in "Stranger Things" and "The Americans․"
Awards
2018Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:nominated
2018MTV Movie + TV Award-Best On-Screen Team:nominated
2020Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:nominated
2022Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Streaming Series:nominated
2022TV Award-Best Actor (Female):winner
2022Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actress:nominated
2022HCA Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Series, Drama:winner