She was born and raised in the Rockford Area. Kylee attended Clarke University where she obtained a bachelors degree in Communications and Philosophy and was a four-year starter for the volleyball team. She graduated magna cum laude from the Honors College in 2012. In 2015, she obtained her law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law where she was the recipient of the Juris Law Scholarship. Kylee was awarded Best Oralist for her advocacy during mock Supreme Court proceedings in the 25th Annual Swygert Moot Court Competition. In 2017, she was nominated for the Clarke University “Rising Star Award” for success in her career and volunteer work as a young alumna.