Evelyn graduated from Princeton University with an AB (BA) in English with a focus in Slavic Studies and a Certificate in Theater. After graduating from Princeton, Evelyn went on to earn her MFA in acting from Yale School of Drama. Since graduating, she has been tutoring students primarily in writing and reading comprehension and teaching or assistant teaching at institutions such as Yale University, The New School, and Stella Adler. She also has been working professionally as an actor in TV shows on FOX, CBS, Showtime, and Apple TV+.