Flora was born in New York City where she was raised as an artist. She began her path as a dancer, and performed with New York City Ballet from the age of 8 years old. At 9, she landed a principal role in "Uptown Girls", dancing opposite the young Dakota Fanning.

In pursuit of her acting career, Flora attended LaGuardia Arts (a.k.a. the "Fame" school), and trained for two summers with the British American Drama Academy in Oxford where she studied the classics.

After receiving her BFA in Acting from the Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Purchase College, she launched straight into her film and television career, booking a co-star role on HBO's "Vinyl", opposite Bobby Cannavale and Ray Romano.

Flora continues to perform live with a multidisciplinary theatre company called LoudSol. In 2015, she was highlighted in The New York Fringe Festival for Summer Blue, voted "Most Innovative Show". In addition to LoudSol, Flora is a core member of Strangemen & Co. known for The Woodsman on Broadway.

Based in New York City, Flora collaborates with a plethora of up-and-coming filmmakers, bringing her rigorous theatre training to life on screen.