Neil Daly was born in Chicago, Illinois and enrolled in Northern Illinois University's prestigious Theater Program where he studied The Sanford Meisner Technique under Gene Terruso . He continues to hone his craft as an actor while further challenging himself as an artist by writing, directing, composing soundtrack music and scores, and teaching/coaching young actors. He also writes and plays music in and around Los Angeles in his own band, has published a book of short stories, and has recently completed a coffee table poetry book.