Alayna Hester was born in Raleigh, NC in 2001 and raised in the small town of Bladenboro, NC. She was an elite athlete for many years until her battle with Pectus Excavatum at the age of fifteen. While enduring an intense correctional procedure and long recovery, she discovered her passion for acting which helped her get back on her feet. Through her struggles, she gained a new perspective on life along with a renewed strength, confidence, and passion for following her dream of becoming a professional actress.