A lifelong Californian, Annelies was raised in the state's capitol, which is also where her acting career first began to flourish. Since her first musical, Annelies' acting career has taken new heights journeying through ensemble to leading lady, varying genre's, and other positions within the industry such as director and choreographer.

Annelies graduated in June of 2019 from the University of California, Irvine with a Bachelor's Degree in Drama.

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Annelies has just recently completed her MFA in Acting at East 15 Acting School, University of Essex, in London, England.

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