Originally born in State College, PA and raised in St. Louis, MO, Cate has been involved in the arts from a young age. She began piano lessons in 2008 and was a member of the St. Louis Children’s choirs from 2012-2023. During high school, she studied music theory and became interested in digital art and graphic design. She is currently pursuing a bachelors in Visual Communication and Music at Loyola University Chicago and plans to graduate in the spring of 2027.