Keoni, born and raised in Līhu‘e, Kaua‘i, holds a bachelor's degree in Hawaiian language and music from UH Mānoa. As a music director and teacher, he has traveled extensively since leaving Hawai‘i in 2007 to serve in his church. He has studied hula with the hālau for the past 10 years and contributes as one of the musicians, showcasing his dedication to Hawaiian culture and the arts.