Mimi Kirkland is a film and television actress. Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, Kirkland always had a love for acting and entertaining audiences. In 2013 Kirkland made her big-screen debut, appearing in the film adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' Safe Haven (2013). Starring opposite Josh Duhamel and Julianne Hough, Kirkland was a scene-stealer as Lexie - Alex Wheatley's [played by Duhamel] daughter who helps to bring innocence and love back into the lives of her father and his newfound love, Katie [played by Hough]. Cobie Smulders also stars in this Relativity feature, directed by Lasse Hallström. In 2015, Kirkland appeared on Disney Channel's hit series, Austin & Ally (2011), as Lily, a spunky and energetic fan who begins taking music lessons from Ally so she can hang out with the star. Aside from "Austin & Ally" Kirkland can be seen in the TNT drama series, Murder in the First (2014). Set in San Francisco, "Murder in the First" follows homicide detectives Terry English ( Taye Diggs ) and Hildy Mulligan ( Kathleen Robertson ) as they investigate two seemingly unrelated murders. Kirkland can be seen as Louise Mulligan, Hildy's precocious daughter. In 2016, Kirkland landed a role as Rachel Ward in The Walking Dead (2010) as a member of Oceanside. She appeared in seven episodes during seasons seven through nine.