Devon was born in Ontario to American parents Ann and Johan Sorvari. As a baby, the family moved to New Mexico to be near the Very Large Array astronomical radio observatory. After work with MIT took the family to Massachusetts, Devon graduated from Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, and moved to New York City on her 18th birthday.
She worked for many years in regional theatre before touring the country as Elaine Robinson in "The Graduate." Her subsequent move to Los Angeles introduced her to both The Antaeus Theatre Company, which became her theatrical home base, and to her husband, actor Steven Brand.
In addition to her work in theatre, film and TV, Devon is an audio book narrator, specializing in young adult fiction.
