Originally from Bedford, New York, Miss Egan grew up with an extensive background in musical theatre, singing and dancing, taking a multitude of classes in New York City as a child. While still a child, she began booking national television commercials and was signed by the Ford Modeling Agency.

Miss Egan graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Dramatic Arts. During college she appeared in many plays, including "Marvin's Room," "How I Learned to Drive," "The Birthday Party" and "Pippin." She also studied Shakespeare at the British American Drama Academy at Oxford, England.

Upon graduating college, Miss Egan began acting professionally. Her television credits include "One Tree Hill" and "Dawson's Creek," and she starred in the independent film "Wrestling."

This is not Miss Egan's first time appearing on "All My Children." At the age of 12, she made her debut on the show as an extra.