Reiko Aylesworth (born December 9, 1972 in Evanston, Illinois) is an American film, television and stage actress, best known for her work on the television series 24. She is of Dutch, Welsh, and Japanese ancestry. Aylesworth lived in Springfield, Illinois, from 1987 to 1988 before moving to Seattle, Washington. She attended the University of Washington studying neuroscience before deciding on a full time career in acting..