Andraya was born and raised on the south side of Chicago. She has been singing and performing since she was 4 years old. She grew up performing all over the city and working as a voice over artist. Nowadays you can find her leading a song or two with the praise and worship team at church, singing for weddings and funerals, and in the studio recording for various projects. Although music is one of her major passions, she has spent the last 18 years working as an electrical engineer. She is also a mother to a 9-year old daughter and 2 fur babies.