Heidi Kaplan was raised in the Chicago suburbs. She moved west for college, where she earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Psychology and Mental Health Counseling, respectively. Heidi was active in her university's choral program and a cappella singing group, however it was after becoming involved in an improvisational comedy troupe that her interest in acting work developed. With a primary career and focus on children's therapy, Heidi has enjoyed occasional work as a spokesperson, in commercials, voice-over spots, independent film, sketch comedy, and live theatre.