Kaitlyn has danced since the age of 3 and received training in ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, and modern, including many years of training at CGPAC. While at Cary-Grove High School, Kaitlyn was part of Cary-Grove's Swing Choir and had several leading roles in the musicals, including playing Millie in Thoroughly Modern Millie at CGHS. Following her years at CG, she had the opportunity to perform as Hope Cladwell in Urinetown the Musical while studying at Marquette University. She continued her dance training at DanceWorks Inc. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and continued to perform, gaining professional musical theater experience regionally.