Born on November 20, 1995, in Sasebo, Japan, Shinaiya's passion for acting ignited at the tender age of 9, with her involvement in summer camp and community theatre.
Shinaiya enlisted in the United States Navy, where she served six honorable years. She received many achievements during her service to include the 2018 Bronze Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Following her naval career, Shinaiya has focused more on filmmaking.
In film, she has appeared in several projects, including "Fools" and "Rotary". Shinaiya taken on lead roles in awareness shorts and demo films, showcasing her versatility as a performer. She also is no stranger in showing her support in sponsoring films, to include "Angel" and “Inertia”, demonstrating her willingness to take on different roles and learn from her experiences.
In theater, Shinaiya has performed in various productions, including "Blithe Spirit", "She Kills Monsters", and "Ruthless: The Musical". Her experience in theater has likely helped her develop strong stage presence and acting skills, which she can apply to her film work.
In addition to her on-screen and stage work, Shinaiya has been honing her craft through various training programs, including Meisner technique classes at Baron Brown Studio.