Imani Parks was born in Los Angeles, California but was raised in New York City. She started modeling at the age of 3 when she was offered the chance to model in a fashion show. She then wanted to be an actress/model and began modeling through The Ford modeling Agency. From there she started doing commercials (she has appeared in over 40), Parks has also appeared on off-Broadway shows such as Broadway Kids and Woyzeck, and The Lion King, Wait Until Dark, and ShowBoat on Broadway. You can also catch Parks in the hit movie Love Don't Cost a Thing. Imani is currently attended The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, majoring in Product Development while she is pursuing her career in acting, modeling and singing.