Played Fidel in a production of "Dot" by Colman Domingo during its run at the Everyman Theatre in Baltimore.
Studied the Suzuki acting method after seeing the film "Throne of Blood" (1957), which starred Toshiro Mifune and was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Father was a medical professional with Medtronic and mother was a procurement analyst for Northrop Grumman.
Briefly studied techniques in Theatrical Clown with classical acting teacher Dodi DiSanto--a former protégé of late French stage actor Jacques Lecoq, and co-founder of the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.
Influenced by actors Peter O'Toole, Adam Driver, Andy Serkis, Audrey Hepburn, Johnny Depp, Cate Blanchett, Toshiro Mifune, and musician/actor David Bowie.
Prefers they/them pronouns.
Stylistically influenced by George Lucas' Star Wars films (including the prequels) and Steven Spielberg's filmography.
Got their professional start in children's theatre, having been in multiple world premiere productions at the Adventure Theatre in Glen Echo park, MD, including "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by Jacqueline E. Lawton and "Jumanji" by Sandra Eskin and Michael J. Bobbitt, where Ryan played Scarecrow and Peter, respectively.