Dayna Lynne North is a native of Kansas City, Missouri, and a graduate of the prestigious USC School of Cinematic Arts, where she honed her writing skills and prepared herself for a successful career in the entertainment industry.
Her writing career began with a freelance episode for the critically acclaimed Lifetime drama Any Day Now, which premiered in 1998, and she soon joined the writing staff during the third season, solidifying her position as a talented and dedicated writer.
Dayna's next venture was joining the writing staff of the popular television series Soul Food, where she contributed to the show's fifth and final season, further expanding her portfolio and gaining valuable experience in the industry.
In 2004, Dayna joined the writing team of the pop culture phenomenon Veronica Mars, starring the talented Kristen Bell, and remained with the show for its first two seasons, building her reputation as a skilled and versatile writer.
Dayna's impressive career continued with her role as a Co-Executive Producer on the ABC-Family drama Lincoln Heights, which earned numerous accolades, including the NAACP Image Award for Best Drama and the Gabriel Award for Best Entertainment, showcasing her ability to work on a high-level production and deliver exceptional results.
In addition to her work on Lincoln Heights, Dayna also wrote the biographical television musical An En Vogue Christmas, which premiered in 2014, and made brief appearances on hit shows Switched at Birth and Single Ladies, serving as a head writer and showrunner for the latter.
Currently, Dayna is an Executive Producer on the critically acclaimed HBO series Insecure, created by and starring the talented Issa Rae, further solidifying her position as a respected and accomplished writer and producer in the entertainment industry.
