Daria Rountree was born and raised in Burbank, California. She realized her passion for film by being brought to sets with her father at a young age. She started acting in school productions in the second grade. In high school she competed in various drama tournaments, placing in the top winning scenes multiple times. She graduated college with a Bachelors of Science in Digital Filmmaking and Video Production. She won Best Cinematographer of 2013 at The Art Institute and a Scholarship in a 72 hour film challenge for "Changed". Some of her work can be seen on YouTube under Dezultory Productions. She attends Playhouse West, the Upright Citizens Brigade and works as a Camera Operator on the BET show, Inside the Label.