Keith Robert Reay was born on August 23, 1977 to Priscilla and Russell Reay (a Tool Salesman). The youngest of four children and the only one of his siblings to not dabble in the medical field. He was drawn to the stage in his elementary school years with playing the violin and singing in the choir. His sister's best friend, who was attending an all-girls school, suggested he try out for their high school musical. After landing a bit role with a solo, it's fair to say that he was bitten by the bug. At the young age of 17, he was hired by The Second City (Detroit). Teaching, coaching and directing improvisation for Keith has been, "like trying to teach someone how to ride a bicycle over the phone".