Katie Leclerc (Then)
Katie started acting when she was in the 7th grade, starring in a production of “Annie.” At 17 years old, she learned American Sign Language, shortly before being diagnosed with Ménière’s disease, which can lead to hearing loss. Her first big cameo was in 2005 on the TV series “Veronica Mars.” In 2011, Katie joined the cast of “Switched at Birth” playing Daphne Vasquez.