About
American DJ and content creator who went viral on TikTok for her intentionally chaotic, comedic DJ mixes. She eventually transitioned to legitimate EDM performance, releasing original projects like "Funk U Want" and performing at major festivals including EDC Las Vegas and Breakaway Festival. She has built a significant fanbase on her dj__mandy TikTok account including over 800,000 followers and counting.
Before fame
She was adopted from China by her parents and grew up in the Los Angeles County suburb of Claremont. As a child, she enjoyed playing sports such as gymnastics and track in addition to creative pursuits such as photography and music, including learning instruments like the piano and flute. She purchased her first CDJ while studying environmental studies at UC Berkeley in 2023.
Trivia
She played EDC Las Vegas the night before her college graduation and flew back to Berkeley the next morning to walk in the ceremony. Her DJ skills and rising social media fame have earned her collaborations with major brands such as Marc Jacobs, McDonald's, and Takis.
Family life
Her real name is Amanda Shultz. Her father, Kenneth Shultz, is a psychology professor at CSU San Bernadino. Her mother, Deborah Olson, is a Landis Endowed Professor Emerita of leadership and ethics at the University of La Verne.
Associated with
Her viral videos have earned praise from major artists including Olivia Rodrigo, Charli xcx, and John Summit.
