Kraish was born and raised in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn, New York. He is oldest of nine children. He first studied to become a Doctor, but switched to working in internet company. After graduating from Brooklyn College he spent two and a half years studying theater at David Mamet's Atlantic Theater Company. In addition to appearing in numerous independent and Hollywood films in recent years, Kraish also performed on stage at the 2004 New York Fringe Festival and the 2005 Arab-American Comedy Festival. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California.