Jacob Ryan Smith is a composer/ performer out of New York City, originally from Atlanta, GA. He is known for his prolific compositions in a variety of mediums, including Musical Theater, Ballet, Television, and pop music. In 2020, he accomplished a year long project he entitled "The Song Smith," where he wrote and produced a song every day for the entire year (resulting in 366 unique songs). He's worked with an all-star list of Broadway veterans, including Ashley Park, Andrew Barth Feldman, Michael McElroy, and many more. His work has been highlighted by NPR, The Today Show, Out Magazine, and many other publications. He also really loves Survivor and would do anything to compete.