Sam Irizar was born in Pomona, California and currently works as a Merchandising Assistant for Discount Dance Supply. She attended Chino Hills High School where she was a member of the dance team all four years. After high school, she continued her studies at Fullerton College and received her AA in Fashion Journalism. While she no longer dances professionally, she still boogies with her cat Zoe, and is a devoted lover of mac and cheese.