Ivan Ellis

Actor and vocalist, Ivan Demond Ellis, was born October 31, 1991 in Chicago, IL. Ivan experienced a traditional upbringing as the third of four children of Brenda Ellis, homemaker, and Isaac Ellis Jr, a mechanical supervisor for the Chicago Transit Authority. Growing up on the south side of Chicago, Englewood to be exact, Ivan was exposed to some of life's harshest realities. His parents were successful at keeping their children from making undesirable life choices through heavy involvement in church and extra curricula activities. Ivan was dedicated to piano lessons, drum lessons, choir rehearsal, and martial arts training. With a passion that increases with every professional experience, Ivan Ellis has an undeniable commitment to his passion and growing in the industry