Chandler Kinney is a prominent American actress, singer, dancer, and producer recognised for her dynamic performances across television and film.
She gained widespread attention for her role as Willa Lykensen in Disney’s Z-O-M-B-I-E-S, where her strong screen presence and performance stood out, and for other notable performances on Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin and its sequel, Summer School.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Chandler Kinney
- Stage Name: Chandler Kinney
- Born: August 3, 2000
- Age: 25 years old
- Birthplace: Sacramento, California, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: African American
- Occupation: Actress, Singer, Dancer, Producer
- Height: 1.7 m
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Taryn Kinney and Mr Kinney
- Siblings: Two older brothers
- Spouse: Unknown
- Children: None
- Relationship: Unknown
- Net Worth: $2 million USD
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Chandler Kinney was born on August 3, 2000, in Sacramento, California, United States. She was brought up by her parents, Taryn Kinney and Mr Kinney, in Sacramento before relocating to Los Angeles. She has two older brothers.
She was homeschooled and took a gap year before attending the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she majored in Psychology (though she paused to focus on acting). From age three, she trained in dance (tap, ballet, jazz), and at age ten began martial arts, earning a 1st degree black belt in Taekwondo at age thirteen.
Her early exposure to performing arts and martial arts shaped her dynamic on-screen presence. Her ethnicity is African American, and her religion is Christianity.
CAREER
Chandler Kinney began her career as a child dancer and actress, appearing in commercials and small roles before landing recurring parts in series like Gortimer Gibbon’s Life on Normal Street and Girl Meets World (as Vanessa).
She gained widespread recognition in 2020 when she joined Disney’s Z-O-M-B-I-E-S franchise as Willa Lykensen in Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 2 alongside Meg Donelly. She reprised the role in Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 3 (2022), voiced Willa in Zombies: The Re-Animated Series (2024), and also featured in Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires (2025).
In 2022, she starred as Tabby Haworthe in Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin (2022) and its sequel, Pretty Little Liars: Summer School (2024), earning praise for her nuanced performance. Other credits include The Haunted Hathaways, K.C. Undercover, and Battlefield America (2012).
She competed on Dancing with the Stars (season 33, 2024) and featured in upcoming projects like Hidden Secrets 4 :Back in Time and Elle.
Chandler co-founded Chandler’s Friends with her mother to support disadvantaged youth. Her career emphasises empowerment, diversity, and multi-talented artistry in entertainment.
SOCIAL MEDIA
- Instagram: @chandlerlkinney
- TikTok: @chandlerlkinney
- YouTube Channel: Chandler Kinney (official content)
PERSONAL LIFE
Chandler Kinney, 25, is currently single, with her relationship status not publicly confirmed. There are no reliable reports of a spouse or children, as she tends to keep details about her personal life out of the public eye.
She was in a relationship with Matt Cornett in 2017. She keeps her romantic life private, focusing on family (including her mother, Taryn and brothers), philanthropy through Chandler’s Friends, and personal growth while residing in Los Angeles.
NET WORTH
Chandler Kinney has an estimated net worth of around $2 million USD, earned through her growing career in film and television. Her income largely comes from acting roles in projects such as Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, Lethal Weapon, the Z-O-M-B-I-E-S series, and The Agency, along with residuals and royalties from streaming platforms like Netflix, HBO Max, and Disney+.
FILMOGRAPHY
- Battlefield America
- Company Town
- Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 2
- Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 3
- Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 4: Dawn of the Vampires
- Hidden Secrets 4: Back in Time
Television
- American Horror Story
- 90210
- Lethal Weapon
- Pretty Little Liars
- Dancing with the Stars
- Zombies: The Re-Aminated Series
- Elle (TBA)