Carly Chaikin

Biography

Carly Hannah Chaikin is an American actress. She began acting in 2009 and received her breakout role two years later, co-starring as Dalia Royce in the ABC sitcom Suburgatory. She played the role until the series’ cancellation in 2014, and one year later began playing the role of Darlene in the critically acclaimed USA Network television drama Mr. Robot.

Chaikin is also a painter, focusing on acrylics and oil, with some mixed media collage. Although she took painting classes growing up, Chaikin says that she is mostly self-taught.

She has 11 tattoos, one of which features song lyrics by Bob Dylan.

Chaikin is involved with the charitable organization National Alliance on Mental Illness, which conducts research and support for people and their families impacted by mental illness. She served as emcee of NAMI Walks in both 2016 and 2017, as well as raised money for the organization, including matching incoming donations. In the past she has recorded PSAs for the group