Julian grew up in Erie, Pennsylvania, where he got his start at the Erie Playhouse, performing in many productions there.   In March 2014 he earned his BFA in Musical Theatre from the prestigious University of Cincinnati/College-Conservatory of Music (CCM).   His professional work includes SUNSET BOULEVARD and LES MISERABLES on Broadway, the National Tour of LOVE NEVER DIES as the Phantom Understudy, and THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at La Jolla and Paper Mill Playhouse as Quasimodo Understudy.