Tia Ballard began her career in the industry while still in college, and has worked professionally as an actor, writer, and director. She graduated with a double bachelors in Speech & Communication and Theatre Arts from Texas A&M, and is currently pursuing a teaching degree.

Along with many others, her roles include Zero Two in “Darling in the Franxx”, Happy in “Fairy Tail”, Rinko in “My Love Story”, Nanami in “Kamisama Kiss”, “Kagura” in the new Fruits Basket, Rea in “Sankarea”, Beast in “Black Butler: Book of Circus”, Marron in “Dragon Ball Z”, Megumi in “Shiki”, Amira in “Rage of Bahamut”, Haruka in “Harukana Receive”, Ragdoll in “My Hero Academia”, Eris in “Cat Planet Cuties”, Rin in “Rideback”, and Shao May in “Fullmetal Alchemist”.

A few of her video game credits include Velvet in “Them’s Fightin’ Herds”, Time Patroller in “Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2”, JianYu in “Street Fighter V”, Ms Marlowe in “Street Fighter V”, and Riyu in “Akiba’s Beat”.

In addition, Tia has directed “The Royal Tutor”, SEGA’s “Chain Chronicle”, and both wrote and directed the english adaptation of “Kiss Him, Not Me”.

During her free time, Tia is a Master Gardener and loves to volunteer. She also enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and dog, Tom Hanx. She is an artist and writer as well! She is currently working on a children’s book, an audio drama, and many other personal projects in various stages of production.