As a kid, Talia had always been drawn to dance, but it was watching a Broadway show that gave her an aha moment to transition into acting. "When I was younger, I wanted to be a dancer and a marine biologist, and it wasn't until I saw Matilda on Broadway that I considered performing," Talia told W Magazine.
Despite having little to no experience with acting or singing, Talia and her sister both auditioned for Matilda the Musical shortly after they saw the production, and amazingly they both landed roles! Talia described her role as "dance-heavy," which she says helped as she transitioned from strictly dance to theatre. "And having my sister backstage with me really made it feel like home," she said.