Cristin Milioti was born and raised in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. She is of Italian, Czech, and Irish descent, and calls her family "Olive Garden Italian". In middle school, she found her love of acting at Long Lake Camp for the Arts in New York. She attended Cherry Hill High School East, graduating in 2003. She took acting classes at New York University, but dropped out during her freshman year. However, she is listed in the university's advertising.
Graduated from Cherry Hill High School East. [2003].
Took acting classes at New York University, giving a notable performance in "A History of Tears".
Earned a Tony Award nomination in 2012 for her performance originating the role of Girl in the Broadway musical "Once". Also, first had to learn to play the piano in order to play the part.
Learned to play the bass for her role in "How I Met Your Mother" .
Her father is of Italian origin, and Cristin calls her family "Olive Garden" Italian. Her mother is of Czech and Irish descent.
Cristin was "Sara", the girl captivated by the Manhattan skyscrapers on the Ford Edge commercial of 2008.
She plays Cancer illness patient, both in "How I met your mother" and in "Fargo" TV Series (Season 2).
