Ty “Yasi” Velines has cultivated their craft through their curiosity about the human spirit. Their journey started young. They were ten years old when the spotlight was thrust upon them. Their eyes lit up, and their heart soared as they performed in their first musical in elementary school. Their love for music and theatre led them to audition for Baltimore School for the Arts. There they pursued music with a focus on vocal performance. Ty entered the University of Maryland in 2012 to study landscape architecture and theatre performance. They graduated in 2016 with their Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. While in school, Ty made their professional debut at Maryland’s regional theatre, Round House Theatre in Stage Kiss. After a successful run, they began to work in Washington, D.C. focusing on new works and theatre for young audiences.