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Allie Teilz (born February 23, 1994) is an American DJ, music producer, model and fashion designer.


Early life and education

Teilz was born and raised in
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. Her early exposure to music was influenced by her parents’ varied musical preferences, including disco and new wave. At 13, she worked at a local record store, where she gained experience in music and event production. By 15, she organized concerts at venues such as the Rhythm Room and Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix. At 17, she worked in live production for arena tours, including
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’s ''Watch the Throne'' tour at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas. Teilz attended Arcadia High School and
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.


Career

Teilz is a vinyl DJ and music producer who blends genres such as disco, funk, hip-hop, and soul. She has performed at music festivals, including
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, and events such as the
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,
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, and the Academy Awards. She has collaborated with artists such as
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and
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. She was appointed music director of Clifton's Republic in 2020. In 2022, she released her debut single, "Type of Girl," followed by "Type of Girl Pt. 2" in 2024, featuring
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. She also created ''VISIONS'', a New York and Los Angeles-based event series featuring artists
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, Peanut Butter Wolf, Dam Funk, Blu DeTiger and
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.


Fashion

In 2016, Teilz launched a gender-inclusive fashion line specializing in customizable suits. Her designs emphasize versatility and inclusivity and draw inspiration from figures such as
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and
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. Her work has appeared in publications such as ''
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,'' ''WWD'', and '' Vanity Fair.'' She has collaborated with brands including
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,
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, and
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Personal life

Teilz was in a relationship with actor
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, whom she dated from 2013 to 2015. Teilz has a daughter with actor
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, with whom she was in a relationship from 2017 to 2019. Since 2019, Teilz has been in a relationship with filmmaker
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. They have three sons: twins born in 2023 and another in 2024. Teilz resides in
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with her family.


References

{{reflist Living people American DJs American people of German-Jewish descent Musicians from Phoenix, Arizona Musicians from Los Angeles 1994 births