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Kara Killmer

Kara Killmer is an American actress best known for playing paramedic Sylvie Brett on the NBC drama series Chicago Fire and related One Chicago franchise shows.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Kara Killmer is an American actress best known for playing paramedic Sylvie Brett on the NBC drama series Chicago Fire and related One Chicago franchise shows. She was born in Crowley, Texas, and began her screen career in 2010. Killmer also appeared in the Hulu reality web series If I Can Dream.

Early life and education

Killmer was born in Crowley, Texas, and attended Baylor University, where she studied performing arts and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2010.

Career

Her screen debut came in 2010 with If I Can Dream. She later gained wider recognition for portraying Sylvie Brett in Chicago Fire, beginning in 2014, with appearances connected to Chicago Med and Chicago P.D.

Personal life

Killmer has been married to actor Andrew Cheney since 2016.

Filmography highlights

Publicly available sources also list roles in productions such as Rose the Imposer and Beyond the Mask, alongside her television work.

Key facts

  • Killmer is best known for her role as Sylvie Brett on Chicago Fire.
  • She joined Chicago Fire in 2014 and appeared in the wider One Chicago franchise.
  • She appeared in the Hulu reality web series If I Can Dream in 2010.
  • She was born in Crowley, Texas, and studied at Baylor University.
  • She married actor Andrew Cheney in 2016.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kara Killmer?
Kara Killmer is an American actress known for playing Sylvie Brett on Chicago Fire.
When was Kara Killmer born?
She was born on June 14, 1988.
Where is Kara Killmer from?
She was born in Crowley, Texas, in the United States.
What is Kara Killmer best known for?
She is best known for her role as paramedic Sylvie Brett in Chicago Fire and related One Chicago series.
Is Kara Killmer married?
Yes. She has been married to actor Andrew Cheney since 2016.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kara_Killmer
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, occupation, years active, and role as Sylvie Brett on Chicago Fire.
  2. Wikipedia (French)https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kara_Killmer
    Supports: Birthplace, Baylor University education, marriage to Andrew Cheney, and departure from Chicago Fire in 2023.
  3. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm3951257/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, acting credits, and marriage to Andrew Cheney.
  4. Rotten Tomatoeshttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/kara_killmer
    Supports: Baylor University, If I Can Dream, Chicago Fire, and Beyond the Mask credits.