Crystal is a native of Martin, TN. She attended the University of Tennessee at Martin & received a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications/Public Relations. Upon graduating she moved to Washington, D.C. to work for the United States Senate. In 2010, she decided to move to Atlanta to pursue a career in music and acting. In 2011, Oscar Award Winning, Matthew Cherry, gave Hayslett her first speaking role in his short film, “This Time”. She also made appearances on BET’s “The Game” and “Stomp The Yard 2”.
In 2013, she started working at Tyler Perry Studios in the Costume Department. In 2015, she became the studio’s Costume Designer and personal stylist to Tyler Perry, which lead to consultant producing and guest starring in Perry’s new hit show Sistas. As the series announced season two Hayslett is now a series regular.
