Born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida, Emily started acting at eight years old.  She was lucky enough to attend Young Actors Theatre (Tony Hale. Cheryl Hines) a school and theatre for kids.  While getting her BFA at Florida State she was selected to study in London with the Royal Shakespeare Co & theatre de complicite. After graduation Emily booked her first professional gig on her second day in New York City. Four Broadway shows, eight films, three national tours and two commercials later she has made the move to Los Angeles.

When Emily is not acting she is training to become a meditation teacher and a practitioner of the Paradox Process.