Kinley Rae Cunningham (born December 22, 2010) is an American actress and dancer. She is best known for playing Kombucha in the comedy series The Thundermans: Undercover.
Early life Cunningham was born in Los Angeles, California. In 2018, she began dance training and was making a name for herself on the LA dance scene. In 2020 when she was nine years old, she picked up two national titles. During COVID, her parents realised her potential and started posting her dance moves on Instagram. Her videos gained a huge following and it was then that she decided she wanted to do it all including acting.
Career Early on in her career, she appeared in the fantasy comedy series The Santa Clauses starring Tim Allen. She also featured in the short film Bliss Talent. She also has had theatre experience, playing in the Lythgoe Family Panto’s production of A Snow White Christmas starring Michelle Williams, Neil Patrick Harris, Garrett Clayton and Olivia Sanabia. Her first break was as a contestant on the competition series Siwas Dance Pop Revolution where she won a spot in the tween girl group XOMG Pop!.https://talentrecap.com/meet-jojo-siwas-girl-group-xomg-pop-who-were-they-before-agt/ Controversy surrounding management of the group resulted in its disbanding and much of its existence has been scrubbed online for undisclosed reasons.https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/jojo-siwa-xomg-pop-dancers-physical-mental-torment-1234967431/ Her biggest role so far was playing Kombucha in the comedy series The Thundermans: Undercover.In 2025, she landed a huge Christmas commercial campaign for Walmart playing Cindy Lou Who opposite Walton Goggins as The Grinch.https://thedirect.com/article/walmart-grinch-cindy-lou-who-actress
Personal life Outside of acting, Cunningham has released a single titled "Heart Beats". Her favorite singer is Taylor Swift and she calls herself a big Swiftie. She is also a fan of Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo and Mckenna Grace.
Filmography
Film YearTitleRoleNotes2021D.R.E.A.M the Slumber PartyHerselfVideo
Television YearTitleRoleNotes2021Jimmy Kimmel Live!Karen DollEpisode: "Kate Hudson/Dominique Fishback/Evanescence"2022This Is UsDancerEpisode: "Our Little Island Girl: Part 2"2022–2023The Santa ClausesDancing Elf4 episodes2025Bliss TalentPaisley May MichaelsTV series2025–presentThe Thundermans: UndercoverKombuchaMain role
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