Aline was born in Norfolk, Nebraska to John and Susan Skogstoe. She has an older brother, Martin, and a niece, Adeline. She attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota and graduated in 2010 with a B.A. in music. During her time at St. Olaf College she performed with the St. Olaf Choir for three years and toured around the world with this choral ensemble. She returned to Norfolk after graduation and became involved in the local community theater. Her favorite role with NCT was Mrs. Lovett in "Sweeney Todd".