Tom Morello was raised in the United States.
Illinois ( [ ɪlᵻˈnɔɪ ] ) is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States , achieving statehood in 1818 . Thomas Baptiste Morello ( born May 30 , 1964 ) is an American musician , singer , songwriter , actor and political activist . Born in Harlem , New York , and raised in Libertyville , Illinois , Morello became interested in music and politics while in high school .