ABOUT

  Ryely is a Black and Vietnamese American artist whose work is shaped by the worlds she was raised in. She grew up in the DC area, raised in a multigenerational and multicultural household surrounded by strong, resilient women. Ryely is drawn to the tradition and connection of lineage, and the way they shape the world around us. ​She is currently completing her Bachelor's degree in acting with a minor in history at Pace University, where she will graduate in May of 2026. 

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 Witty, innovative, and deeply creative, Ryely approaches her work with curiosity, humor, and a determination that refuses limitation. She carries fearless persistence into every creative space, using it to push boundaries, reimagine possibilities, and make room for stories that demand to be told.  ​

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Drawn to themes of nostalgia, growth, and self-discovery, Ryely creates work that reflects the journey inward: the road to understanding who we are, who we have been, and who we are meant to become. At the heart of her storytelling is faith and a deep knowing that there are no coincidences or mistakes. Through performance and creation, Ryely seeks to hold space for reflection, remembrance, and becoming, inviting audiences to reconnect with their own truths and the journey that shapes them.