Keilah cheered for 6 years, and she was voted as captain in junior high and high school. She was a former competitive gymnast and competed at the state level, winning a gold medal in vault. She previously coached gymnasts and cheerleaders.
Keilah was Ms. Texas OAM 2020 and Miss Dayton Ohio United States 2015. She is Miss Wheaton IL USA 2024 and will compete for Miss Illinois USA 2024.
Keilah received a bachelor's degree from The University of Cincinnati where she studied English literature and creative writing. In 2024, she is a grad student at Wheaton College studying Bible and theology.
She is the youngest of four children. She has two older sisters and one older brother.
Keilah Jude's former jobs include: teacher, gymnastics/cheer coach, and publicist for a book publishing house.