Our Mission
Our mission is to inspire curiosity, kindness, and a love of learning through joyful music and storytelling in a vibrant zoo world, where every animal has a unique role and a voice worth hearing. By celebrating how different animals live, work, and thrive together, we teach children that everyone belongs, every contribution matters, and harmony—like a great song—comes from respecting and supporting one another within a shared ecosystem.
Zooly Team
Somesh Das
Founder/Creative Director
Somesh Das (aka Doctor Das) is an Indian origin, Australian born and raised, Los Angeles based multi-hyphenate musician and audio engineer. Arriving in the USA as a scholarship student and dual major in Piano Performance & Film Scoring at Berklee College of Music, Somesh has become a recognisable figure in the LA music scene as an active touring Keyboardist, MD, Composer For Media, and Audio Engineer.
Discover Somesh's work as a IMDB credited Composer, Audio Engineer and Performer here:
Rachel Giuffrida
Founder / Head of Social Media
Rachel Giuffrida (aka Rache) is a first-generation American bred in the heartbeat of New York City. Rachel is primarily a pop/R&B singer, songwriter, producer and instrumentalist. Rachel's impeccable ear and extensive artist experience led to her role as an A&R at ATG Music Group.
Katherine Taras
Founder / Head of Illustration
Katherine is a singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles California, by way Vladivostok Russia. Bummed out by how modern children’s music often appeals to kids, but fails to appeal to their parents, together with her Zooly colleagues she wanted to create music that is happy, uplifting, and kid-oriented, while still being fun for parents to listen to and groove with their kids. Besides singing, Katherine works as songwriter, visual story writer, and cover art designer.
Te'Zhuen Watson
Founder / Head of Business Operations
Te'Zhuen (pronounced Tay-Zhawn) is a rapper, songwriter, trombonist, and producer from Lumberton, New Jersey. Te'Zhuen's musical endeavors led him to the prestigious Berklee College of Music where he doubled majored in Music Business Management/(Trombone) Performance with a concentration in Recording Production. Te'Zhuen's energetic and dynamic musicality has resulted in a residency in Spain, 2 sold out productions at the illustrious Carnegie Hall, and a top 10 finish in the Motown Cover Song Contest.
