She began acting at age 8. She appeared in several plays throughout elementary and junior high school. In 1990 she moved to Atlanta, Ga. She continued working in theatrical productions. In 1994 she was cast as Young Arlie in the movie "Getting Out" due to her resemblance to the main character, played by Rebecca De Mornay. Her other credits include a music video which was aired during the 1996 Olympic games and an unaired pilot for a children's television show. Amy is currently in college, pursuing interests in both medicine and theater.