Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Nyalit is 1st generation with parents from South Sudan. She is the oldest of nine siblings & has always had to take the leadership role in her household. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Nebraska, where she was raised most of her life, and where she was involved in clubs such as African American caucus, FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) and also joined the basketball team and ran track. Nyalit also attended University of Nebraska-Lincoln where she studied psychology. Ever since watching America’s Next Top Model as a child she has dreamed of modeling and would practice walking in her mom’s heels, not knowing that her dream would soon come true in her 20s. Nyalit is very passionate about being a role model and encourages younger girls to showcase their unique looks. She was discovered in 2020 by Nyabang Diang who is currently her Mother agent and made her debut walking for Puppets and Puppets in September 2022 NYFW. Nyalit has gone on to build strong relationships with clients including Laquan Smith, Miu Miu, Fendiroma, D’repubblica, Elle Mexico, Grazia Mexico, & L’Officiel Chile. Her hobbies outside of modeling include exercising, playing basketball, going for walks, reading, & meditating.