In 2014, Addison Easterling (her birth name) was roughly 13 or 14 years old. She was an eighth-grader in Shreveport, Louisiana. While the internet was bustling with the early vines of Logan Paul and the gaming empires of PewDiePie, Addison was occupying herself with the distinct Southern tradition of competitive cheerleading and dance.
To understand Addison Rae in 2014, you first have to understand Lafayette, Louisiana. Born on October 6, 2000, Addison entered high school in the fall of 2014. She attended Calvary Baptist Academy, a private Christian school in Shreveport, before later transferring to Ascension Episcopal School in Lafayette.
and Pinterest boards filled with low-quality digital camera photos, Cheer-style ponytails, and 2014-era staples like: Infinity scarves and oversized bows. Nike Pro shorts and cheerleading uniforms.
By 2014, Addison had already been a competitive dancer for eight years, having started at the age of six. She spent much of this year traveling across the United States to participate in various dance competitions. This rigorous training provided her with the technical skills and screen presence that would later make her dance videos go viral on social media. Educational and Personal Life