Born in Falls Church, Virginia, a suburb of Washington D.C. Raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As a child did gymnastics, played soccer, and performed in theatre productions around Minneapolis. Was a high school cheerleader.
Attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis/St. Paul, where she obtained a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication. Speaks fluent Spanish. She is now a professional stage, commercial, and voice actor in Minneapolis, Minnesota.