Amy Wade was born and raised in Reading Massachusetts. She moved to Los Angeles at age 17 to become an actress. She studied with Robert Carnegie at the Playhouse West Repertory Theatre for many years. She worked on various independent films, television, theater, and internet pilot sitcoms. The independent projects allowed her to also work behind the cameras doing everything from slating to lighting to craft services. She wrote, starred, produced and directed the film Condo Hell in 2015. She also performed her own stunts in the film.