Kiera was born in Dallas, Texas and has two older brothers. She has been taking acting, dance and karate (Shorin Ryu) lessons for several years.In late 2015, Kiera was honored to be a part of the recent adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots" television series, playing the role of "Young Missy". Director Mario Van Peebles made an impressionable mark on Kiera and her passion for acting during the weeks she spent filming the series in New Orleans.Kiera enjoys reading, swimming, camping and hiking, and loves throwing a football around with the boys.