Despite her California-blonde looks, Whitney was actually born in St. Louis, Missouri, but soon after she and her family moved to Minnesota. After spending her early childhood years there, they relocated again; this time to Manhattan Beach, California, where her career was launched when she was cast as Fred Willard's daughter in the role of "Ella" in Prehysteria! 3.

Whitney took a hiatus from acting for high school to focus on her education and enjoy a normal high school experience. Later she enrolled at the University of Southern California (USC) where she ultimately earned a degree in theater & broadcast journalism. After graduating she returned to the screen and portrayed characters in several different television shows such as, CSI: Miami, Ghost Whisperer, Veronica Mars, CSI: NY, Aliens in America, Bones and NCIS: Los Angeles. She also starred in the independent films, Shuffle and Alyce.

During her downtime she enjoys dancing and participating in improv shows. She is also an accomplished singer-songwriter and has performed at various venues in Los Angeles.

Whitney also enjoys writing and producing. She produced, wrote and directed a short film, The Sister for the popular website, funnyordie. Her next project is The Melting Point of Wax, an intense psychological drama that she is producing and starring in. She can currently (2011) be seen in the lead role of The Godmother, which was filmed and is now in release in Romania.