Colleen Ballinger plays someone who cannot sing, but in 2008 she graduated from Azusa Pacific University, with a major in vocal performance.
In Episode 6 of Season 1, Colleen's brother, Christopher Ballinger, is one of the judges at Miranda and Patrick's magic act.
In episode 4 of the first season, the drag queen is one of Colleen's best friends, Kory DeSoto.
Colleen Ballinger (Miranda Sings) and Erik Stocklin (Patrick) married after the show wrapped. Their son, Flynn Timmothy Stocklin, was born in December 2018.
Part of the house that Miranda lives in was partially based on Colleen Ballinger's childhood home.