Tara Ashley Holt was born and raised in Newport Beach California and began acting in drama classes and productions throughout elementary school and junior high Her passion for acting soon got her accepted into one of the most prestigious art schools in the West Orange County High School of the Arts OCHSA concentrating her roundtheclock studies on acting and drama courses After graduating high school Tara moved to Los Angeles and promptly began booking steady film televisioncommercial and print jobs Continued dedication to developing her career allowed Tara to graduate top of her class at the Sanford Meisner Studio where she trained to perfect her craft with uncommon discipline Miss Holt has continued to distinguish herself as a fresh face with range and talent far beyond her years Tara can be seen on hit TV shows such as Nickelodeons Victorious 2011 Big Time Rush 2011 Disneys Sonny with a Chance 2009 and ABC Familys TV show Greek 2008 She can also be seen on NBCs new TV show Friends with Benefits 2011 TV show Love That Girl 2011 and Joss Whedons Dollhouse 2009 opposite Eliza Dushku playing a kidnapped victim of a serial killer Taras upcoming films include Underground Comedy Movie 2011 playing the role of a triplet opposite Adrien Brody the role of Amber in Small Apartments 2011 and the role of Sara in feature film The Algerian 2012 Some of Taras past film experience include roles in Struck 2008 feature film The Wind 2009 and feature film Victim 2010 by Pierce Williams Entertainment which premiered at Cannes Film Festival Tara also completed a series of Public Service Announcements for The Way to Happiness Foundation International 2008 promoting positive morals for a modern world From hit TV shows to charttopping music videos to national commercials Tara has extensive film and television experience to her credit