Biography

Kayden Tokarski is a 9-time award-winning actor from Orange County, California. She plays a young Julia Roberts (Martha Mitchell) on the TV series "Gaslit" streaming on Starz. She has starred in several films including "My Melancholy Baby" as well as commercials. Since Kayden started acting in 2020, she has won nine best Young Actress Awards. She won a 2023 Best Young Actress Award from Actress Universe for her lead role in the feature film "Apocalypse Love Story." She also won a 2023 Best Actress Award from Miami Indie Film Awards; 2022 Gold Best Young Actress Award and a Silver Best Acting Duo from the Independent Shorts Film Festival for her work in "I Miss Her, Too" as well as a Best Actress Award from Vegas Shorts; Best Child/Young Actress Award from Indie Short Fest; and a Best Actress Award from the LA Independent Film Channel. Kayden also won two best Young Actor Awards for her work in the 2021 independent film "Message from the Mermaids." She won an international Gold Best Young Actress award from the Independent Shorts Film Festival and a Best Young Actress award from the Venice Shorts Film Festival.

Along with acting, Kayden is a singer and competitive diver who reached junior Olympics status on the 1-meter. When not working, Kayden enjoys giving back. She served as keynote speaker for the 33rd annual Walk Against Drugs in 2021 and for a Red Cross LA fundraiser.