Tyler Heavner, known professionally as Acacia Forgot, is a multifaceted American artist, born on October 9, 1996, who is poised to captivate audiences as a contestant on the upcoming seventeenth season of the iconic reality television series RuPaul's Drag Race.
Raised in a family with strong musical roots, originating from Minnesota but based in San Jose, California, Heavner's early life was marked by a unique blend of creativity and intellectual curiosity. Homeschooled, they went on to pursue higher education at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota, where they studied music therapy.
Upon completing their degree, Heavner embarked on a career in music therapy, utilizing their skills to make a positive impact on the lives of others. They worked at Mount Sinai Hospital's neonatal intensive care unit in Manhattan, New York, where they applied their knowledge and passion for music to the care and treatment of infants and young children.
