Desmond Hayes was born and raised in Chicago, IL. He began his career as a dancer at 15, training in ballet and modern dance. In 2010 Desmond enrolled at the University of Kansas City Conservatory to further his dance training. While at UMKC, he took on a second major in theater, allowing him to star and dance in various plays and musicals. After graduating with BFA in Dance and Theater, Desmond sought Los Angeles to pursue his career in acting. While in Los Angeles, He has been in various National Commercials, Co-stared in HBO's "Insecure," and Guest stared in Amazon Prime's "NOHO: A North Hollywood Story." Desmond's written and produced various shorts and pilots to further his career in television and film.