Amelia Bahr earned a bachelor's degree in University Studies from BYU-Idaho. She then earned a Master of Fine Arts in Directing and Theatrical Production from Texas State University, graduating with honors. She has extensive experience in serving as a lead director and artistic director in many stage productions. She came to BYU-Idaho in 2017 and serves as adjunct faculty and a production manager for the Department of Theatre. She also serves as a freelance director for other productions.