A first-generation college graduate, Basil earned a BA in Creative Writing from The New School and an MA in Experimental Humanities & Social Engagement from NYU. His graduate work combined poetry, digital humanities, and community-engaged research, including his thesis, If the Creek Don’t Rise.

Basil's chapbook, Pixelated (Tofu Ink, Summer 2026), blended poetry and art to explore queer millennial identity, desire, and intimacy in the digital age. Through fragmented memories and personal archives, he examined the search for authentic connection in an increasingly algorithmic world.

Basil's nonfiction creative writing has appeared in respected publications like Harper's Bazaar, INTO, THEM, and The Advocate Magazine. He focuses on social issues, humanizing people through storytelling, and personal essays in an effort to combat misinformation about marginalized communities.

As the Founder and Director of Transilient, a multimedia documentary project led by trans people, 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 folks and nonbinary people 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. Watch the Fixin’ reel here!

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