Jyllian Petrie was born in Cardston, AB, Canada and is the youngest of seven children. She grew up between Canada and Utah, appearing first on the stage at the age of 4 on her family owned movie theatre. She first discovered film at the age of 5, when she appeared in her first movie. She moved to Utah at a young age and continued to pursue her career in acting performing in musicals, stage plays, and film. She attended University and graduated with a degree in performance. She is an actress known for Slender (2015), Congratulations (2012), and My Girlfriend's Boyfriend (2010).