Born and raised in Appleton, Wisconsin, Rae is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison (Bachelor of Music, 2005) and the Juilliard School (Master of Music, 2008).
Geboren und aufgewachsen in Appleton, Wisconsin, ist Rae Absolventin der University of Wisconsin-Madison (Bachelor of Music, 2005) und der Juilliard School (Master of Music, 2008).