Ven Gethenian is a 27-year-old Washington DC native. Educational background includes hard time in American University's English program followed by brief flirtation with the Corcoran College of Art & Design, a two and a half year apprenticeship with local artist Peter Galifianakis (uncle to better-known comedian Zach Galifianakis), and finally the majority of an associate's degree in historic preservation from Northern Virginia Community College. Ven also has eight years of voice training and extensive experience in theatre, with some focus on clowning, mumming, and historic reenactment.