Actress Alexandra Geschwind was born in New York City. She was raised by her parents in Northampton, Massachusetts along with her younger brother and sister. Her family is of Eastern European and Russian descent. Alexandra began dancing at the age of four and appeared in many shows associated with The Commonwealth Opera, Hampshire Performing Arts and the Pioneer Arts Center of Easthampton. Alexandra moved to Los Angeles at 17 with her family and finished her senior year at Hollywood High's performing arts magnet.