Ian grew up just outside New York City. Initially, he excelled in the sciences, with a particular interest in astronomy and astrophysics. He once joked that he would be the one to invent faster-than-light travel! However, in high school, he took a chance by joining a friend's theatre company, and he hasn’t looked back since.

He graduated cum laude from the University of Southern California's School of Dramatic Arts in 2023. During his studies there, he developed a deep love for the classics—Shakespeare, Chekhov, and Oscar Wilde—and discovered a passion for voice acting. Ian performed in more than a dozen productions at USC and is especially proud of his time with Aeneid Theatre Company.

In addition to his theatrical pursuits, Ian is an accomplished cellist, having studied under the renowned musician David Krieger. He also has composed music for several films, including for Serov, a feature length film he produced with Some Dude Productions.

In his spare time, Ian can be found practicing cello, writing, reading, painting his old Warhammer 40k miniatures, and playing Dungeons and Dragons. He loves deep conversations and can go on for hours talking about philosophy and science!