Carly Chaikin

Carly Chaikin is an American actress known for her roles in critically acclaimed television series, showcasing her ability to portray complex characters. After being cast as Dalia Royce in the ABC sitcom Suburgatory in 2011, Carly Chaikin quickly rose to prominence, earning universal acclaim for her portrayal of the ‘mean girl’ antagonist. Her performance established her as a fan favorite and led to a Critics’ Choice Television Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2013. During her tenure on Suburgatory, which concluded in 2014, Chaikin also demonstrated her talents beyond acting by writing and producing short films, including ‘Happy Fucking Birthday’ and ‘Nowhere to Go.’ The latter was honored at the First Glance Film Festival in 2013, building on her professional acting debut in 2009.

Building on her established career, Carly Chaikin is actively expanding her creative footprint into development and production. Her current projects include developing her own dark comedy series, Messy, with Miramax TV. In this anticipated series, which began initial development in 2021, she is slated to serve as writer, star, and showrunner, marking a significant step into multi-hyphenate roles and showcasing her creative vision for future endeavors.