Baker was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa - a middle child - and grew up in St. Joseph, Michigan.

[1] She attended Michigan State University and graduated with a degree in theater education and classical voice.

[2] After graduating, Baker embarked upon headline engagements throughout the south, including The Eden Roc in Miami Beach, Florida and other venues, with a group called Musicana.

Betsy eventually found herself in Detroit, where she honed her craft in television, radio voice-overs and industrial films.

[citation needed] Baker landed the role of Linda in the film The Evil Dead after she came to Sam Raimi's attention in Detroit.