was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she began training at Dance Productions and later attended the University of Southern California Glorya Kaufman School of Dance where she has received a BFA in 2020 and is currently pursuing an MA in Journalism for the Arts. She has attended summer intensives at Jacob’s Pillow, The Ailey School, Ballet X, and Abraham.In.Motion. She has performed as a soloist in works by Crystal Pite, William Forsythe, Barak Marshall, Dwight Rhoden, Paul Taylor, and many others as well as USC’s West Side Story. She is a founding member of Zeitgeist Dance Company and has danced with many noted artists including recording singer/actress Brandy. This is Rachel’s first season with Parsons Dance.