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 (of NYC's Neighborhood Playhouse & American Academy of Dramatic Arts fame). He then moved to Los Angeles and continued to study various techniques; including The Stella Adler Technique with Josh Ravetch at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood.Neil has performed in over a dozen plays and has appeared in numerous national commercials, guest-starred in multiple prime-time and daytime television dramas as well as movies, and has most recently written, directed, produced and starred in his own web-series turned feature film (and is currently developing a sequel to the surprise Internet smash).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.