Laya DeLeon Hayes is a 16-year-old rising performer who has built an impressive body of work in a short period of time.

Hayes is perhaps best known for voicing the titular role in the BAFTA, Emmy and Peabody Award-nominated animated series, Doc McStuffins, which earned her a NAACP Image Award nomination. Hayes was just 9 years old when she booked the landmark role as the first Black animation character on Disney Jr.

Hayes' additional television credits include Just Add Magic, Liv & Maddie and Raven's Home. Also, she guest-starred in Cougar Town, Grey's Anatomy, Quantico and Code Black, on the Network. Also, she appeared in the television film Santa Hunters and several national commercial campaigns.

Hayes has established a successful voiceover career, garnering roles in Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny, Hey Arnold: The Jungle Movie, and most recently, she voiced the Iron Maiden in the popular video game series League of Legends.

On the big screen, Hayes starred in the independent movie 40 as Hany, the youngest sister in the family of recently freed slaves, opposite Imani Hakim.