As a first-generation graduate, he earned a BA in Creative Writing from The New School and an MA in Experimental Humanities & Social Engagement from NYU's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. While at NYU, Basil improved his poetry skills through campus writing workshops and also developed multiple digital humanities research & social engagement projects including his thesis If the Creek Don’t Rise.

Basil's nonfiction creative writing has appeared in respected publications like Harper's Bazaar, INTO, THEM, and The Advocate Magazine. As the founder and producer of Transilient, a multimedia documentary project led by trans individuals, Basil is committed to challenging media narratives about trans lives. This work has gained national and international recognition, being featured in notable outlets such as BuzzFeed, Bustle, and Refinery29. The project's broad reach highlights the message that trans individuals and nonbinary folks are more than their trans identity, emphasizing that they are #MoreThanTrans. Through Transilient, he is in development on a Southern trans and queer documentary called Fixin’ to Stay.

Basil has also served as a Senior Digital Campaign Manager and held leadership roles in communications at national social justice nonprofits. He led the development of content strategies aligned with organizational goals. He produced multimedia content—videos, podcasts, articles, press releases, social media posts, visuals, and more—and translated insights from interviews and research into clear, compelling narratives tailored to different audiences.