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Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this individual's educational background is marked by a prestigious graduation from Brown University.
A year was spent honing their craft by working alongside renowned acting theorist and pioneer, Jerzy Grotowski, whose work is featured in "Towards a Poor Theater".
As an instructor, they have taught acting independently and in collaboration with the acclaimed Andre Gregory in both New York City and Vienna, Austria.
Furthering their artistic pursuits, this individual holds an alumnus status from the Graduate Film Program at Columbia University, where they earned a degree in directing.
Their impressive list of accolades includes a New York Documentary Center's Young Documentary Filmmakers' Award, an IFP Audience Choice Award, and a Programming Committee's Award for Best Film at the 2003 Columbia University Film Festival.
As a creative force, they have authored numerous plays and screenplays, with one notable example being the star and co-writer role in the film "The War Within" (Magnolia),which received a nomination for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay.
In addition to their work in film, their literary endeavors are showcased in their first novel, "American Dervish", which is set to be published by Little, Brown and Company in January 2012.
