Born in Michigan, Averie's love of acting began after landing a part in a production of "Annie" at a dinner theater at age 13. After performing in high school plays and winning the lead in The Music Man, she studied theater for two years at Eastern Michigan University. She was then accepted into the acting program at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles. After graduating from AADA she was asked to join the American Academy Company for a season of professional performances. Averie auditioned for the British Amerrican Drama Academy's summer program at Oxford University in England and was accepted.. After returning to the States she continues working in numerous television and theater productions.