Kat Conner Sterling was born and raised in Memphis, TN. She began acting at the age of 8 performing in school plays while training in acting, singing, and dance. She went on to perform in various community theaters and began to work professionally at the age of 13 and signed with her first talent agent. She worked in various commercials and short films alongside her theatre career. Once graduating high school, she enrolled at Samford University School of Theatre and Dance to further her training.