A graduate of the University of Southern California, Mary Kate Wiles was a performer, dancer and singer from a young age, growing up in Fayetteville, Arkansas. During her time at USC she studied abroad at the British American Drama Academy before graduating with two degrees, a Bachelor of Arts in both Theatre and English Literature. Aside from her work in film and web series, she has a grounding in stage work, having performed in eight productions during her four years at USC and has performed in four professional productions since graduating, most notably: she played Anne in Jessica Kubzansky's Anne of Green Gables. She lives and works in Los Angeles, California.