Pha'rez Lass was born in Chapel Hill, NC and raised in South Boston, VA. He is son to Louis M. Lassiter and the late Emmie Perkins. The name, Pha'rez, means "to burst forth or breach," in Hebrew. Pha'rez has been a leading man in a number of independent films and short film projects. He has also booked for prime shows such a Claws on TNT. His goal is to touch everyone with the gift of acting and performing. Acting is the platform to touch the lives of others and for a moment in life, make the connection to allow others to give themselves permission to be vulnerable.