Born in Livonia, MI, Amanda was part of the Creative and Performing Arts magnet program at Churchill High School starting at age 9 and continuing through her High School graduation. Amanda was involved in close to 2 dozen productions in the program, both stage and film. She graduated Cum Laude from Arizona State University with a BA in Theatre and an emphasis in acting. Amanda met her husband, Bryce, in 2010 while attending school. They were married in October 2015.