In 1997 Baden made her film debut starring as Lee Ruth in the movie Rosewood. One of her best known roles came starring as Kyra Rockmore in the television series Kenan & Kel from 1996 to 2000. She reprised the role in the 2000 TV movie Two Heads are Better Than None. Baden was not heard from for over 10 years but she came back to star in, executive produce, direct, and write the TV series Fail from 2011 to 2012. In 2012 she appeared in the short Franchise and she starred as Erin Mult in the 2013 TV movie Chris & Todd. Baden starred as Tracey in the 2014 film The Magic City.