Laura Ann Sexauer was born in St. Charles, Missouri in 1985 to Alan and Nikki Sexauer. At the age of 14 she signed with Talent Plus, a St. Louis based Talent Agency. While pursuing her undergraduate degree in Performing Arts at Lindenwood University, Laura began acting in commercials and industrial film while also appearing in professional theatre. She has performed with St. Louis Shakespeare, New Jewish Theatre and Muddy Waters Theatre among others. Playing the violin since 1995, Laura also performs music professionally. In 2008, Laura was engaged to St. Louis photographer Allen Schenk, and plans to wed in late 2009.