Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Lizzy is the daughter of Rodney and Renee Brooks, a Glendale Police Lieutenant and stay at home mom. Her mother was a former actress on a popular 70's show, but chose to leave the business to raise a family. She is grateful her childhood was filled with small theater productions, choir recitals and sports.She moved to New York to attend Columbia University where she received a B.A. in Art History. During her time at Columbia, she discovered a fervent passion for acting and began her journey as a professional actress in New York City. She is very active as she enjoys running, playing basketball (she was captain of her high school basketball team) and exploring the great city she lives in. On weekends, you can find her having her weekly dinners with her siblings or strolling through the Met.