Known by the handle @lifebylesya , she is a creative professional who recently began performing stand-up comedy. Her work often touches on themes of immigration and life in the United States.

Raised in New Jersey, she holds a BFA from Rosemont College and an MFA from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts .

Her murals can be found globally in cities like Los Angeles, Miami, Paris, and Bristol. She has been featured on shows like Project Runway AllStars and Skin Wars Fresh Paint .