Skyler Jed was born in Auckland and is of Dutch descent. He graduated from South Seas Film and Television School in 2016 and has performed in theatre as well as film across New Zealand. His recent credits include Fiyero in NSMT's production of Wicked at SkyCity Theatre, John Brooke in AMT's production of Little Women and also being part of G&T's production of Chess which played at the Kiri Te Kanawa theatre in Auckland. Skyler Jed has also been involved in singing with a professional choir since 2015.