Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins : Age, Parents, Career, Boyfriend, Net Worth, And More

Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins has already become a force to reckon with in contemporary TV. Being known almost universally as Aaliyah Upshaw in the successful family sitcom The Upshaws on Netflix, she has won publics with her naturalness, charisma, and ability to express a wide variety of emotions. Khali grew up in Chicago and at a tender age, he realized his passion in acting and went into it with dedication and determination. Having been able to go through local stages to a global streaming platform proves her talent and hard labor, which makes her one of the most exciting young performers of Hollywood.

This article will provide complete information about Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins.

Who Is Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins?

Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins is a digital influencer, famous American model, and actress who is recognized due to her memorable roles on TV. She became famous as a result of her work on Netflix’s The Upshaws, where her natural acting style and relatable personality were widely appreciated. Having begun her career as a child actress, Khali has gradually developed into a self-assured young actor. She is also engaged in modelling in addition to acting, and has a stronger following among the younger generation.

Attribute	Details
Full Name	Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins
Stage Name	Khali Spraggins
Date of Birth	September 21, 2005
Age (2026)	20 Years
Birthplace	Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	African-American
Zodiac Sign	Virgo
Profession	Actress, Model, Influencer
Active Years	2016 – Present
Famous Role	Aaliyah Upshaw (The Upshaws)

Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins Age

Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins was born on the 21st of September, 2005. As of 2026, she is 20 years old. 

Detail	Information
Age (2026)	20 Years
Date of Birth	September 21, 2005
Zodiac Sign	Virgo

Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins Height, Weight, and Physical Status

Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins is 5 feet 6 inches tall. She is a gracefully appearing woman who can fit in acting and modeling. Her facial expressions and the way she sits on the chair promotes her appearance on the screen. She is also keeping fit by dancing and doing light exercises which keep her energized even when she is on a long filming schedule.

Physical Attribute	Details
Height	5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Weight	Approx. 55 kg (121 lbs)
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Body Type	Slim / Athletic

Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins Family

Khali was born and grew up in Chicago, Illinois where she grew up in an environment of creativity and cultural diversity. The name of her father is not revealed. She got interested in acting very early in her life and took part in school plays, community theatre, and community performances. Her family contributed significantly towards her talent. Tia Spraggins is her mother, and she was such a helpful one, accompanying her to auditions and to make decisions about her initial career. Khali was brought up in a tight family that stressed on discipline, education and creativity.

Relation	Name
Mother	Tia Spraggins
Father	Not Publicly Disclosed
Brother	Not Publicly Disclosed
Brother	Not Publicly Disclosed
Sister	Not Publicly Disclosed

Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins Career

Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins is a person who has consistently and successfully developed an acting career which started at a young age, and then slowly transformed into a mainstream television success. Her experience is one of discipline and early career training and emphasis on meaningful roles. She began her career with community theater and independent productions in Chicago before moving on to television and streaming sites where she would gain national visibility. Being a young Black actress, Khali has always selected the roles that are genuine and recognizable, so people can be able to identify with her performance.

Early Career Foundations (2016–2018)

In 2016 at the age of 11, Khali signed with Big Mouth Talent and Management before officially moving into the entertainment industry. It was the start of her career, which resulted in commercials and her web series Khali’s Homeschool Hijinx found on YouTube. The show brought out her ability to execute the comedy and character and allowed her to balance education and acting with homeschooling. She got to perform on the stage in 2017 as a dancer in Cynderfella, which gave her good experience on the stage. The year 2018 was also a significant educational one, as she featured in some short films, including Mulatto, Made in His Image, and Redlining. The projects allowed her to improve her emotional quality, discipline and comfort before the camera, which could be a strong basis in her future television appearances.

Rise to Prominence (2019–2020)

The success of Khali in her career further advanced in 2019 when she featured in the television film Black Privilege. This is the part where she changed the independent film business to a professionally produced television business. In 2020, she became more widely known in the industry in a guest role at Empire, where she played a younger Cookie Lyon.

Her appearance on a high profile FOX drama showed a widened scope of viewers and proved that she can act with confidence in serious, scripted television. These appearances put her in a diverse role of a young actress who could do dramatic and character oriented roles.

Breakthrough and Ongoing Success (2021-Present)

In 2021, Khali signed her biggest role as Aaliyah Upshaw in the Netflix sitcom The Upshaws, which is available on Netflix. As the intelligent, emotionally sensitive, and sharp daughter of a working-class family, Khali became the key to the success of the show. Her performance spread across four seasons and 45 episodes has been praised due to its mixture of humor and emotional realism. She had an improv background which enhanced her comedic presentation and her maturity enabled her to deal with the weightier family themes. The Upshaws is her biggest and most career-defining part to date, and as of 2026, it is still possible that further seasons or spin-offs will be made.

Professional Accessories and Influence

The focus on quality and not number of roles has been noticed in the career of Khali. Since receiving a scholarship at Second City Chicago up to performing alongside established stars in big stages, her journey has been one of a cautious development. In addition to acting, she also takes part in community service and youth-related programs and uses her voice to empower young performers. In future, she has shown interest in story telling outside acting like writing and directing some projects that present positive and encouraging stories.

Year(s)	Career Phase	Project / Milestone	Role	Format / Platform
2016	Career Start	Signed with Big Mouth Talent	—	Talent Representation
2016	Early Project	Khali’s Homeschool Hijinx	Herself	Web Series
2017	Theater Debut	Cynderfella	Dancer	Stage Production
2018	Film Growth	Mulatto	Hannah	Short Film
2018	Film Growth	Made in His Image	Mari	Short Film
2018	Film Growth	Redlining	Child 1	Short Film
2019	TV Transition	Black Privilege	Neighborhood Kid	TV Movie
2020	Major Guest Role	Empire	12-Year-Old Cookie	FOX
2021–2026	Breakthrough	The Upshaws	Aaliyah Upshaw	Netflix (45 Episodes)
2026	Community Impact	MLK Day Youth Volunteering	Herself	Public Service

Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins Boyfriend

Khali Spraggins is a secretive person in her personal life. By 2026,She is not married and has no officially announced boyfriend. Instead of worrying about the relationships of people, she also prefers to concentrate on the career, family, and personal development.

Personal Detail	Information
Marital Status	Unmarried
Relationship Status	Single
Past Affairs	Not Public
Current Focus	Acting career

Her privacy choice has made her to escape unnecessary controversies.

Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins Net Worth

Although an official amount of the net worth of Khali Spraggins has not been publicly confirmed, other entertainment sources estimate that net worth to be. between $100,000 and $500,000 as of early 2026. Her acting career is the key source of income, with the Netflix sitcom The Upshaws being the most successful appearance as Aaliyah Upshaw. 

Income Source	Estimated Contribution
Television Acting	$100,000+
Modeling & Endorsements	$40,000 – $60,000
Social Media Collaborations	$10,000+
Estimated Net Worth	$150K – $200K

Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins Social Media Profile

Khali is present on social media, primarily Instagram, where she posts the behind-the-scenes, lifestyle, and inspirational posts.

Platform	Username	Followers
Instagram	@iamkhalispraggins	49.7K+
Facebook	—-	—-
Twitter	—-	—

Conclusion

Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins has made it through diligent effort and shrewd career decisions to become a confident and talented young actress. Her story is a manifestation of discipline, authenticity, and consistent development since her first steps in the field of community theater in Chicago to her current popularity, which has happened on Netflix on The Upshaws. Having a clean image in the eyes of the people, a good family backing and having the vision of the future, Khali still remains an inspiration to young artists. She is an emerging star with a potential in the entertainment industry in the long run as she continues to grow her career in creative storytelling besides acting.

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