Rachel was born in Kirby Muxloe in Leicestershire,England. She is the second of two siblings. Rachel decided to try acting when she saw her brother act. Studied at Musical Theatre at The BRIT School. Went to Cumbria Institute of the Arts where she obtained a BA (joint hons)in Drama and Musical Theatre. Is a qualified drama teacher having obtained a PGCE from Birmingham City University and an MA from Birmingham School of Acting.