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Aylesworth began her career on the soap opera One Life to Live. She also appeared in minor roles in Random Hearts, and You've Got Mail. After guest roles in Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Now and Again, The West Wing, and Ed, Aylesworth was cast in the 2001 series All Souls, which was canceled during its first season. In 2002, Aylesworth starred in the series The American Embassy — her character replaces one killed during the pilot — that also failed to gain an audience.

In 2001, Aylesworth auditioned for the part of Nina Myers on FOX Network's 24 but lost to Sarah Clarke. In 2002, she auditioned for another role on "24", Kate Warner, and lost to Sarah Wynter. The producers asked her to join the cast as recurring character Michelle Dessler, a CTU agent.

Aylesworth's character, "Michelle Dessler", soon developed a relationship with fellow agent Tony Almeida (Carlos Bernard), and became popular with fans. By the third season, Aylesworth had become a main cast member married to Bernard's character. At the end of that season, writers decided to change much of the cast, and dropped Aylesworth's character. However, "24" viewers objected on fan forums and successfully lobbied the producers to keep her character.[citation needed] In the twelfth episode of the fourth season, Aylesworth's Dessler returned as a top "CTU" bureaucrat through the end of the season. Her character was killed in the first episode of season 5.

Aylesworth appeared in a much-publicized guest role on CSI after original cast members Jorja Fox and George Eads were fired. There was a rumor that Aylesworth's character might become a regular character, but she appeared in just one episode. "Fox" and "Eads" were rehired by CSI, and Aylesworth was rehired by 24.

Since departing 24, Aylesworth has guest starred on the short-lived series Conviction, appeared on stage in The Fearless and Expats, filmed a supporting role in Kevin Costner’s Mr. Brooks, and starred in the independent thriller The Killing Floor. Aylesworth was cast as Dr. Adrienne Holland in the pilot of the proposed tv series 3 lbs, but the show was not purchased. Later, CBS decided to buy the series for a late fall 2006 premiere, but the lead roles were recast, including Aylesworth's. It is unknown whether she declined the "3 lbs." role or she was not offered the role again.

On 25 September 2006, it was announced that Aylesworth was chosen for one of the two lead roles in Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem. She was cast as Kelly O'Brien, a pilot and soldier. In January 2007, Aylesworth had a guest role in two episodes of the ABC comedy, The Knights of Prosperity", where she played the head of Mick Jagger’s security company.

In September 2007, it was reported that Aylesworth would appear in five episodes of the upcoming season of ER, playing hospital chaplain Julia Dupree. Originally, her character was to appear in 5 episodes attracting the lustful attention of Dr. Gates (John Stamos). Her role was extended for two additional episodes, but concluded due to the suspension of filming resulting from the WGA strike.

Aylesworth has two independent films due out in 2008, Buzzkill and The Understudy and began filming a third, The Assistants, in May, 2008. Independent productions like these and past films The Killing Floor and No Deposit, No Return, are Aylesworth’s preferred types of film.

On 6 November, 2008, Aylesworth was reported to be in negotiations for a recurring role on the ABC series Lost. She would play "Amy, a smart and successful professional woman with a love for the outdoors who is looking for the right man.

The Assistants (2008) (post-production) .... Cassie Levine

BuzzKill (2008/I) (completed) .... Sara

The Understudy (2008) .... Kinsky

ER .... Julia Dupree (7 episodes, 2007-2008)

AVPR: Aliens vs Predator - Requiem (2007) .... Kelly O'Brien

Mr. Brooks (2007) .... Sheila - Jesse's Lawyer

First. (2007) .... Angelina Marveau

The Killing Floor (2007) .... Audrey Levine

The Knights of Prosperity .... Simone Cashwell (2 episodes, 2007)

Conviction .... Julie Phelps (1 episode, 2006)

24: The Game (2006) (VG) (voice) .... Michelle Dessler

Magma: Volcanic Disaster (2006) (TV) .... Natalie Shepherd

24 .... Michelle Dessler (62 episodes, 2002-2006)

3 lbs. .... Dr. Adrienne Holland (1 episode)

Crazylove (2005) .... Letty Mayer

Fathers and Sons (2005) (TV) .... Business Woman

Shooting Vegetarians (2005) .... Daisy

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation .... Chandra Moore (1 episode, 2004)

The Last Full Measure (2004) .... Mother

North of Providence (2003) .... Little Girl Voice

The Dead Zone .... Natalie Connor (1 episode, 2003)

The American Embassy .... Liz Shoop (5 episodes, 2002)

Ed .... Kate Harrison (1 episode, 2002)

All Souls .... Philomena Cullen, M.D. (5 episodes, 2001)

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit .... A.D.A. Erica Alden (3 episodes, 2000)

The West Wing .... Janine (1 episode, 2000)

Sherman's March (2000) (TV) .... Becca Coltrane

No Deposit, No Return (2000) .... Mano's Girlfriend

Man on the Moon (1999) .... Mimi

Now and Again .... Dr. Taylor (1 episode, 1999)

Random Hearts (1999) .... Mary Claire Clark

You've Got Mail (1998) .... Thanksgiving Guest

A Will of Their Own]] (1998) TV mini-series .... Annie Jermaine

Law & Order .... Tiffany Sherman (1 episode, 1997)

Childhood's End (1997) .... Laurie Cannon

Lifestories: Families in Crisis .... Rita (1 episode, 1996)

One Life to Live]] (1968) TV series .... Rebecca Lewis (unknown episodes, 1993-1994)