Born and raised in Montreal, lived in Toronto for many years and Chicago for a few years before settling in Vancouver in the mid-2000's. In 2021, she returned to Toronto. Her interest in performing peaked while taking Second City Improv classes under the late Frank McNulty in the 90's, but she didn't pursue formal acting until early 2010's. She received her formal training at Railtown Actors Studio and Rogues West, and continues to train regularly.