Verdi was born in Tehran, Iran two years after The Iranian Revolution on 13 December 1981. His family left the country sometime around the mid-1980s to pursue a life in the United Kingdom. After spending around 8 months in Paris, the family moved to the South-East London suburb of Thamesmead. It was here on the Maran Way estate that Sena spent most of his formative childhood years.\r In 1994, Verdi's family relocated from Thamesmead to the contrasting suburbs of Chorleywood, Hertfordshire. He attended St. Clement Danes school and it was here that his interest in music was born. Drawing inspiration from bands such as The Smashing Pumpkins, Oasis, The Stone Roses, Radiohead and U2, Verdi's musical interest always lay in the works of bands with big ideas. A trait which is certainly evident in his own music. Unable to pay for music tuition fees, Verdi opted to become a self-taught musician. By the age of 15 he had acquired the skills and disciplines to play Guitar by ear, and within a couple or years had translated his understanding of fundamental Diatonic Theory to become a proficient Pianist.