Miriam Shor was born on July 25, 1971 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She attended the University of Michigan and acquired a degree in English, as well as a degree in theater. The Jewish actress previously appeared in films like Shortbus and Hedwig and the Angry Inch. She also guest starred in The West Wing, My Name is Earl and was a regular on the series Then Came You. Ultimately, she became part of the television series Big Day as Becca. Becca tries to get Skobo banned from the wedding.