Emily Tyra

Emily Tyra (born November 9, 1987) is an American actress, singer and dancer. A native of Minneapolis, Tyra grew up studying dance, music, acting and improvisation. Trained in classical ballet, Tyra began her professional career in 2005 as a dancer with the Boston Ballet. In 2011, she made her Broadway debut as a singer and dancer in Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway. Recent appearances have included portrayal of Dr. Noa Kean in CBS' Code Black television series and Sasha in the horror-comedy film Harpoon. Early life and training Tyra was born on November 9, 1987 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. From 1998 to 2005 she studied tap, jazz and classical ballet in numerous pre-professional dance programs, including those offered by Ballet Arts Minnesota, Kaatsbaan International Dance Center, The Joffrey Ballet and on scholarship with the American Ballet Theatre. She graduated from Wayzata High School in Plymouth, Minnesota.