Ari was born to Linda and Robert Elberg on July 12, 1974 in NYC. He had 2 brothers. He loved theatre and was good at it.. He once played Tevya in school. He graduated Hampshire College with a self created degree in music. He walked on graduation day with his dog Abby. He became a talent buyer for BB King house of blues in Manhattan. He had 5 nieces and 1 nephew. He passed away unexpectedly at the young age of 46.