Genie Deez is a writer, producer, musician, magician, and interdisciplinary scholar with a passion for producing educational media for all ages. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame where he earned a degree in business, the University of Southern California where he earned his masters in Television and Film production, and recently completed his PhD in Religious Studies at Claremont Graduate University. Genie co-created and executive produced the new animated series Phoebe & Jay on PBS Kids which premiered in early 2026. Genie lives in Los Angeles with his wife, three daughters, and two dogs.