Anecdotes

Audtioned for all 3 female roles on Roswell (1999) several times before being cast as Liz.

Her mother, Dina (Bouader), who was born in Israel, is of Moroccan Jewish background. Her father, Jerry Appleby, who is American-born, is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.

Has two children with her husband Jon Shook - a daughter Natalie Bouader Shook (b. March 23, 2013) and a son Owen Lee Shook (b. December 16, 2015).

Her first name, Shiri, means "song of mine" in Hebrew.

Started a relationship with Jon Shook in 2010, they became engaged in July 2012 and have married sometime after daughter Natalie's March 2013's birth.

Graduated in 1997 from Calabasas High School (located in Los Angeles' West San Fernando Valley); she was voted "Most Spirited" by classmates.

Has worked with both Colin Hanks in Roswell (1999) and Tom Hanks in La Guerre selon Charlie Wilson (2007).

Attended the University of Southern California, studying English literature in addition to theatre arts.

While in high school, she was on yearbook committee, student council, and was a cheerleader for one year.

Former girlfriend of Florida Panthers' back-up goaltender Steve Shields.

Has a younger brother, Evan Appleby.