The third generation in an acting family, Xan first appeared on stage at 8 years of age, performing dinner theatre with her sister, her mom and her grandmother. She then spent the next 10 years becoming a nationally-ranked swimmer and is a two-time Masters All-American National Champion.

After attaining her athletic goals, Xan returned to her acting roots, appearing in Los Angeles stage productions of "All My Sons" and "Office Space", and film productions "Letting Go", "Summoned", "Crusade", "Night Stalker" and "Once Upon a Time in the East".

Xan has appeared on numerous TV shows including "Prime Suspect", "Conan", "How I Met Your Mother", "Beverly Hills 90210", "Girls Night Out", and her commercial work includes commercials for Milk Advisory Board, The Queen Mary, ESPNw, and T-Mobile.

As an athlete, Xan continues her training in swimming, surfing, scuba diving, sailing, kick-boxing, basketball, weight-lifting, pilates, motorcycle riding, skiing and snow-boarding.

Xan has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from San Diego State University, where she was able to indulge her love for all living things and the great outdoors.