Rush grew up as Marie Stoehr in Marietta, Georgia, and started dance and piano lessons at the age of five. She actively participated in talent shows throughout her childhood, appearing as a very young guest numerous times on Freddie Miller's television broadcasts, Stars of Tomorrow and Dance Party.
Rush was born Marie Stoehr in Marietta, Georgia. She began dance and piano lessons at age five and frequently participated in talent shows during her childhood. As a young child, she appeared numerous times on Freddie Miller's television broadcasts, Stars of Tomorrow, and Dance Party as a guest.