提吉斯特·海伦·施密特，Born to an Ethiopian mother and a German father, Tigist Helen Schmidt, enjoyed the diverse experience of growing up in Nigeria, Argentina and foremost Germany. At a very young age, she started her classical training in ballet, music and theater. Her multiple talents allowed her to attend a high school for the gifted in Germany. At the tender age of 16, Tigist decided to move with her aunt in California to continue her passion in the performing arts in the US. She has appeared in numerous films, plays, performance art pieces and music videos internationally.