Ayanna lived on an island with 55 residents and went to school in a one room schoolhouse with 6 students.
Ayanna beat out a close friend for the role of Cora in "Twilight". The role was originally written as a love interest for Bella's dad, Police chief Charlie Swan (Played by Billy Burke).
Attended summer camp as a child, from age 7-15. She was fellow campers with "The Housebunny" star, Anna Faris.
Ayanna became a Resident Artist at [Portland Oregon's] Artists Repertory Theatre in 2016.
Ayanna's Father, Floyd Cruse, was a singer and songwriter, social activist and former Black Panther.
Ayanna moved to Paris when she was 18 years old, where she attended French language school while working as a nanny and stylist for fashion photography.