Born and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts, Tyra knew at a young age that she wanted a career in show business. Tyra earned a B.A. in Television & Film Production from the John H. Johnson School of Communications at Howard University in Washington, DC. In addition to acting, she is also a writer and photographer. She loves to travel, read and meet new people. Tyra resides in New York City and continues to study and learn all she can about her craft and is involved in several professional organizations. Show less «