Tyler Kahl was born in Hagerstown, Maryland. His mother's name is Lesa Ann Kahl. His father, Michael (Mike) Kahl, works as an Executive Engineer in Hagerstown. He has a younger brother, Eric Ahalt. At North Hagerstown High School, Kahl was involved in sports, debating, student government and school musicals. Kahl attended Dickinson College, where he majored in biology with a focus in pre-med. He was in a fraternity, Phi Delta Theta and member of the tennis team. He graduated with a BS and spurned a chance at med school to move to California. You can find him at his website, "Tyler Kahl Unplugged", most known for his highly-acclaimed Facebook podcast featuring a younger, less-condescending Dr. Drew as well as a smattering of other guests. Before he became successful at acting, Kahl supported himself by driving strippers in limos, moving refrigerators and working for John Salley and Kevin Hench.