Vanessa Marano first appeared on a semi-recurring basis on the mystery "Without a Trace," which led to a wealth of roles throughout the 2000s and early 2010s. In the short-lived comedy "The Comeback," she had a minor part as the self-serving stepdaughter of Lisa Kudrow's protagonist, and during the latter half of the 2000s, logged appearances in over 50 episodes of the soap "The Young and the Restless." Marano has shown a willingness to venture into some dark places, as evidenced by her recurring role in "Dexter" during its 2009 season. Since 2011, she has starred as the rebellious Bay Kennish in the family drama "Switched at Birth."