Maki was scouted at 14 by a talent agent in Seattle. In 2001, she moved to a communal home for artists in Santa Clarita, California. From there, she was recruited by Columbia Records to form the girl band The Valli Girls, for whom she played the keytar. As part of her training, she took DJ lessons at Freakbeat Records.
Maki is known for appearing in the television film iCarly: iGo to Japan (2008), as well as her many cameo appearances in films and television series, such as Step Up 3D (2010). She had supporting roles in the comedy-drama films The Family Tree (2011) and Geography Club (2013).
From 2009 to 2010, Maki had a recurring role as Dawn in the comedy-drama series 10 Things I Hate About You. Maki made a guest appearance in a S4 episode of Bones as Dr. Tanaka, a forensic specialist from Japan. She was in the final considerations to play the role of Alice in the 2012 drama film The Perks of Being a Wallflower, which eventually went to Erin Wilhelmi.

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