Anirudh Rao is a Desi American artist from the West Coast of the USA. Growing up in the Bay Area of California, Ani is now a student at the Universtity of Washington. While studying computer science, they have also taken to the arts, participating in many different disciplines, including Music, Film, and Illustration. They are the lead guitarist in the UW Songwriter's Circle group Here's 2 HOPE and sound designer for the UW Bothell's GLAB Short Film Untwined, featuring contemporary dance choreographer Bennyroyce Royon.