Reiko Aylesworth

Reiko M. Aylesworth (born December 9, 1972) is an American film, television, and stage actress. She is best known for her role as Michelle Dessler on the television series 24. Aylesworth was born on December 9, 1972, in Evanston, Illinois, and has Dutch, Welsh, and Japanese ancestry. She developed an interest in acting during her time in Springfield, Illinois, where she understudied in several productions at the Springfield Theatre Centre. Aylesworth went on to play the role of Consuelo in West Side Story before moving to Seattle, Washington. In Seattle, she attended the University of Washington and studied neuroscience while also participating in local theatre productions.