
In addition to theater, Mavis has blossomed as a young screen actress. She is thrilled to be playing the role of Aggie Caden in the upcoming feature film Yes starring Modern Family’s Nolan Gould and Tim Realbuto, directed by Rob Margolies. On the small screen, Mavis recently played the role of Chris on the award winning television drama The Americans on FX. Showing her natural comedic talent, Mavis played the role of Young Abbi Jacobson from Comedy Central’s hit show Broad City in a short for the Tina Fey and Amy Poehler movie Sisters. Mavis also played the role Young Abbi in the recent season of Broad City airing on Comedy Central. Other noteworthy television credits include: POWER, Suzie Spencer (Co-Star) on Starz television network; Brain Games, Daughter (Co-Star) National Geographic Channel; Good Morning America, The Late Show with David Letterman and the Nickelodeon HALO Awards. Mavis was also cast by Project Runway and American Girl Doll in a Guest Starring role as a Model for a very special American Girl Doll episode of Project Runway on Lifetime television. Mavis has worked on some interesting, challenging film projects that have helped her develop strong on-camera skills including the following independent feature and independent short films: 5 Doctors, Jingle Boys, The Grand March, A Scientist’s Guide to Living and Dying, Little Miss Perfect and The Prayer.
Mavis feels extremely lucky to have had so many wonderful opportunities and is excited about pursuing new challenges in film and television, as well as theater. She also does voiceover, commercial and modeling work and has performed live in various events including singing during the Knicks Halftime Show at Madison Square Garden on two separate occasions. When she is not working, Mavis enjoys being with her family, playing her guitar, hanging out with friends, skate boarding, playing her ukulele, vintage clothes shopping, and snuggling with her dog Lacie.
Mavis feels extremely lucky to have had so many wonderful opportunities and is excited about pursuing new challenges in film and television, as well as theater. She also does voiceover, commercial and modeling work and has performed live in various events including singing during the Knicks Halftime Show at Madison Square Garden on two separate occasions. When she is not working, Mavis enjoys being with her family, playing her guitar, hanging out with friends, skate boarding, playing her ukulele, vintage clothes shopping, and snuggling with her dog Lacie.