HAYLEY KIYOKO Words by RILEY STENEHJEM Photos by CATHERINE POWELL Hair by DEREK WILLIAMS Make-Up by MARLA VAZQUEZ Styling by JORDAN STOLCH
Actress and musician Hayley Kiyoko may be recognized from her early roles as Stella from the Disney Channel original movie Lemonade Mouth (2011) or as the glasses-wearing sleuth Velma from the live-action Scooby Doo films. But these days, Hayley may be known for a lot more. Whether it’s a new feature film, a hit procedural drama or an EP release, Hayley’s been making strides in her careers, both on screen and on stage. Hayley grew up with a love for music. “[It] was my first passion and something I always wanted to pursue,” she says. She started off playing the drums at a young age, and from there picked up other instruments. “I fell in love with percussion and rhythm,” Hayley remarks. “As I continued to be a songwriter, the more instruments you learn, the better