Originally from western Pennsylvania, Saylor is attending Indiana University in Bloomington, where she is completing her Master of Fine Arts in costume design. She completed her bachelor's degree at Frostburg State University in western Maryland where she studied theatrical design and technology.

Most recently, Saylor earned honorable mention in the 2021 SETC costume design competition with her design of Twelfth Night. She also placed third the previous year with her design of Little Shop of Horrors. During her time at Frostburg, she received the Amigos de Garcia​ scholarship through FSU alumni and producer and director Greg Garcia for several of her costume designs.

Rachel enjoys collecting enamel pins, propagating her plants, and starting new projects.